Process Design Engineer, Discipline Lead

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Date: Aug 1, 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 Project Engineer Discipline Lead is responsible for leading a team of discipline engineers and designers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and aiding in workload leveling. This is an unfluential leadership position without direct reports. Discipline Leads are also individual contributors who act as engineers on capital projects. On large projects act as the lead discipline engineer, directing the work and tasks of others.  Discipline subject matter experts, understanding code requirements, industry best practices, and internal standards. This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance including Safety & Environment, Quality, Reliability, Production, and Productivity.

Essential Functions

Process Design Responsibilities:

  • Developing detailed project charters and scope through sponsor interviews
  • Identifying, evaluating, and recommending alternatives for technology, cost, and operability
    1. Coordinating cost estimation for projects prior to project team kick-off
    2. Coordinating economic assessment for growth and cost savings projects
    3. Developing and maintaining process design tool kit
  • Execute relief valve calculations and file updates.
  • Application of ASPEN simulation tools as well as the design, sizing, and specification of the necessary equipment
  • Developing piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Identification and application of all applicable internal and external standards, codes, and regulation
  • Execution of all required process hazard assessments to ensure safety in designs

Essential Functions cont.

  • Facilitation of the assembly of the process design package at the completion of front-end definition, as required per discretion of Project Manager and/or Capital Engineering Manager (strongly recommended for projects being shelved or with capital investment >$2M)

 

Discipline Leader Responsibilities:

  • Responsible to complete all items for successful project execution communicating scope, cost and schedule.
  • Participate in goal setting and performance process with direct supervisor.
  • Provide feedback on discipline engineers to direct supervisor.
  • Member of site NWGs and regulatory committees.
  • Organizes training for the team members relevant to the discipline needs.
  • Create and maintain team atmosphere with effective communication to complete projects.
  • Maintain site engineering documentation systems which include record prints, engineering drawings, SAP maintenance system data (FL), and site P&ID drawing management.
  • Owner of discipline HSC SSG’s.
  • Provide technical expertise and personal responsibility to complete and sign off on tasks on the MOC form.
  • Report and communicate to Project leaders in a timely fashion on all relevant project activities. This can be different based on each project execution plans.
  • Time Confirmation entry in SAP.
  • Monthly updating of resource management tools.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

Process Design Responsibilities:

  • Develop, update, and/or prompt the following information generation for each project (as applicable):
    1. Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
    2. Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
    3. Process Pressure and Temperature Analysis (PPTA)
    4. Equipment Datasheets
    5. Process Conditions Datasheets
    6. Process Design Equipment Record Forms
    7. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
    8. Cause and Effect Tables (CETs)
    9. Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
    10. Over-pressure Protection (i.e. UG-140 Overpressure Protection by System Design)
    11. Process Overview Narrative
  • Complete work orders as directed.
  • Support the development and maintenance of process design NWG as directed.
  • Maintain HSC process design SSGs to reflect industry best practices and internal requirements.

Discipline Leader Responsibilities

  • Lead site NWGs and regulatory committees.
  • Coordinate with team leaders on resource needs and workload distribution.
  • Provide technical engineering assistance to the site regarding HSC specifications, governing codes, and their interpretations.
  • Provide engineering assistance to address EXP action items, incident investigations, and site operational management systems.

Skills

  • Influential management skills
  • Strong oral, written, and personal communication skills
  • SME Discipline expertise
  • Project planning and execution knowledge.
  • Capable of working independently or in multi-discipline teams
  • Ability to interact with all levels of the organization as well as external vendors
  • Proven skills with ASPEN or an equivalent process simulation software

Minimum Education Requirements

  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering (must have)

Minimum Work Experience

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in manufacturing operations and an engineering environment.

 

The range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000 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. 990 


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