Chemicals Manufacturing Engineer
Date: Sep 26, 2024
Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626
Company: hemlocksem
This job is located in Hemlock, MI.
At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.
Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.
We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.
To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.
Summary
The Chemical Manufacturing Engineer is aligned with Production and is responsible for managing and maintaining manufacturing process capabilities. This role receives coaching, development, and direction from the Engineering Team leader to deliver objectives throughout all phases including commissioning, startup, and operation. This is achieved through effective support of Operations and cross-functional collaboration.
Essential Functions of the job
Manufacturing Performance: Provide critical oversight within assigned area of responsibility to ensure optimal manufacturing performance with respect to safety, quality, and productivity.
Key considerations include:
- Ensuring appropriate tools and procedures (SOPs, SWIs) are in place to effectively operate the process.
- Responding to upsets and out-of-control situations to ensure recovery back to normal operating state.
- Driving variability reduction, defect elimination, and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Representative: Serve as liaison between Manufacturing and other functions during initiatives and capital projects. Apply manufacturing technical knowledge and support effective management of change to deliver optimal performance from conceptualization through integration into Production.
New Manufacturing Capabilities: Effectively commission, startup, and integrate new manufacturing capabilities into Production. This includes leading activities, from planning through execution of work, to ensure safe and cost-effective startup and ongoing operation.
Additional Duties/Responsibilities
- Collaborate with counterparts in other technology areas to ensure effective coordination of overall site production.
- Lead and/or support identification and implementation of continuous improvement projects within the Production Team.
Skills
- Communication
- Planning and Organizing
- Data Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Root Cause Analysis
Minimum Required Work Experience
- 3 years in manufacturing, engineering, or support functions
Education Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:
989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Req No. 581
Nearest Major Market: Saginaw