High Vacuum Process Engineer

Your Role and Responsibilities :

• Perform processes such as Pressure Tsing product, RGA Leak Checking, running exhaust pumps, high vacuum, and gas backfilling in a fast-paced production environment.
• Develop SOP's for the safe and efficient production of thermoformed parts.
• Participate in technical review of final design documents and drawings including Process Flow Diagrams, Control / Logic Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Technical Specifications, analysis, calculations, and other design documentation.
• Direct operation for the vacuum brazes furnace to produce desired properties of complex assembly.
• Research and investigate the science behind products to improve existing optical systems.
• Develop and review contamination control plans, formulated mitigation strategies and conducting material analysis.
• Coordinate and perform thermal bake out and vacuum test for hardware and science instruments.
• Design and develop mechatronic systems and automation process for the manufacturing of ultra-high vacuum components, considering quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Update documentation to capture current process or correct documentation errors.
• Combine mechanical and electrical elements by sensing and actuation, as well as control systems and software.

Required Qualifications :

• B.S. in Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or equivalent with experience using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, TurboCAD, or similar.
• Requires 5+ years of progressively responsible process experience, or other equivalent training and experiences.
• 3+ years of high vacuum experience in a science or lab environment
• Prior experience in mechatronics and robotics management within manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a safe and productive manner.
• Expertise with vacuum infusion and experience developing, improving, and modifying manufacturing processes for composite products.
• Specialized training in vacuum technology and electrical testing
• Expertise with high vacuum hydrogen furnaces, high vacuum furnaces, and contamination elimination

Nearest Major Market : Washington DC