Process Development Engineer I/II- Crushing Job Details

Date: Jan 29, 2025

Location: Charleston

Company: Wacker Polysilicon N.A., LLC

Are you looking for a new challenge? For our location Charleston we are looking for a(n) Process Development Engineer I/II- Crushing.

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacture that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Process Development Engineer for our Crushing team in Charleston, TN.

What you will do:

This Process Development Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving the processes and equipment for the handling, crushing, sorting, and packaging of hyper-pure polysilicon.

Design, implement, validate, and improve the processes and equipment for the handling, crushing, sorting, and packaging of hyper pure polysilicon
Develop, evaluate, validate, and improve processes, procedures, and supplies focused on cost reduction, productivity, and quality
Support operations and engineering in identifying and correcting deviations from standard processes and quality
Identification, analysis, and reduction of contamination sources during the processing of polysilicon
Evaluation and development of new technology, materials, or suppliers for improving the overall process or cost
Participate in or lead working groups and transfer process projects to and from other sites

What we need from you:

Minimum Education - B.S. Engineering discipline (mechanical strongly preferred)
Minimum 0-4 years of experience
Ability to take ownership of a problem, plan and lead an investigation, and effectively find a solution
Demonstrated organization and communication skills necessary to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with some degree of ambiguity, changing priorities, and business needs as a part of multi-disciplinary teams
A team player, working and collaborating with various departments and levels of the organization including international colleagues.
Enjoy hands-on tasks with an affinity for mechanical equipment and principles is highly desired.
Knowledge and/or experience desired in evaluation of a process data with statistical tools like Minitab.

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 28631

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.