Process Engineer (PCB Metallization)

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Functions as a technical expert owning both chemicals and equipment expertise for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) circuit metallization, works with R&D, Product line management, and commercial team in new product commercialization, application development, line installation, and critical trouble-shooting.

The candidate will manage the DOE experiment / data analysis from the laboratory and the metallization sampling arrangement in the pilot line to increase success rate of business by the integration of the product testing capacity.  And he / she also provides the customized onsite technical support and advice to the target PCB customers to enhance the customer response rate, product promotion and engineering support capability.

Main Responsibility.

• Adheres and uphold DuPont Core Values.
• Understands environmental, health and safety practices and work proactively to improve the level of safety in Customer Account Technology Team / R&D.
• Interact with PCB fabricators frequently to understand customers’ needs, defend existing business, and explore new opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal functional groups to accelerate new product development and commercialization by contributing field knowledge.
• Leverage efficient expertise to expand DuPont products to different processes and equipment allocation.
• Work closely with commercial team and provide technical services including new product promotion, installation, and critical troubleshooting to meet customer needs by equipping with technology professionals.
• Bring tech-marketing insights into the organization.
• Manage, design and monitor the product DOE plan and sample preparation.
• Ensure the safety and smoothly operation for experiment and sample preparation.
• Ensure that Laboratory records are complete, clear, and accurate.
• Responsible for data analysis and evaluation of experiment / sampling processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Design and implement process optimization strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle time and improve product quality.
• Establish and maintain Laboratory safety guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and track recurring compliance issues.

Required Skill Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience working experience in printed circuit board (PCB) industry especially for Make Hole Conductive (MHC) and Electrolytic Copper Plating (EP) processes is an advantage.
• Strong data analytical and DOE capabilities. Comfortable and experienced with using data analytics to drive decisions. Familiar with analytical software (e.g. JMP, Minitab, MS Excel).
• Ability to design a research plan, conduct experiments and analyze data.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
• A strong self-motivator with good working discipline, interpersonal skills, and leadership potential.
• Strong logical thinking and business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrate computer skills using PC-based applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Fluent in written English. Listening & speaking capability is an advantage.
• Fluent in Chinese or other language is an advantage.
• Willing to travel

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