Manufacturing Engineer

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Date: Aug 13, 2025

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: hemlocksem

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 1,500 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 Manufacturing Engineer supports Production and is responsible for optimizing process performance and product quality through defect elimination. The Manufacturing Engineer receives both technical and point of work mentoring, coaching, and oversight from the Manufacturing Technical Leader for their respective technology area to monitor process capability and efficiency

Essential Functions

  • Monitors, reports, and responds to defined process KPIs for the processes within assigned area of responsibility to ensure their operation within the predefined parameters
  • Responds to upsets and out-of-control situations to ensure recovery back to normal operating state
  • Ensures appropriate tools and procedures (SOPs, SWIs) are in place to operate the processes
  • Defines and implements projects to incrementally improve the process within defined workflows
  • Leads Level 0 and 1 root cause investigations
  • Participates in project and Management of Change manufacturing reviews. 

Essential Functions cont.

Optimize operations in Safety, Variability, Productivity & Efficiency

Information Management

    • SOPs, CETs, SMPs, SWIs & TWIs
    • Process Operating Conditions
    • SAP: Production Master Data

Performance Management

    • Production Performance to Plan: Variability, Rate, Yield, Efficiency & EHSS compliance
      • KPIs including: Production Rate, Yield, Scrap & Rework, OEE:Speed & Quality Loss, Production Variance, Unit Efficiency
    • Improvement Management
      • Defect Elimination: PH and Operational RCIs
      • Lead operational maintain and improvement
      • Manufacturing rep for operational and process improvement projects

Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing
  • Previous experience in site and/or production line start up and qualification preferred
  • Understanding of Statistical Process Control, TEEP/OEE, Process Controls, and PI system
  • Effective project coordination, teamwork, and collaboration
  • Effective written and oral communication 

Behaviors

  • Ability to deliver results
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Building collaborative relationships 

Minimum Required Education/Certification

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Sitting - Frequent (51-75%)
Standing - Frequent (51-75%)
Walking - Frequent (50-75%)
Hand Movement - Frequent (51-75%)
Repetition - Frequent (51-75%)

 

The range for this position is  $97,000 - $135,000 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

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. 999 


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