Process Engineer

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Date: Mar 14, 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 1,350 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.

 

High Level Summary of Job

The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting their assigned manufacturing process through implementation of improvement strategies focused on product quality, variability, cost, and capacity.  In addition to project execution and support, the Process Engineer serves as a technology expert for their area and is responsible for development of long-term technology improvement strategies in alignment with business objectives.

Essential Functions of the Job

  • Serve as technology expert for assigned area by leveraging in-depth process knowledge and continuous improvement skillset.  Execute process technology improvement projects as identified/assigned in support of Process Engineering technology roadmaps and within site capital frameworks.
  • Collaborate with, and occasionally lead, cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Quality, EHSS, and R&D to identify and implement process improvement strategies.
  • Provide thorough, technical front-end project evaluation and make data-based decisions on priority and viability.  Conduct pilot scale trials to validate process improvements and new technologies.  Lead the full-scale implementation to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Own and resolve escalated manufacturing process issues by applying technical rigor through use of data analytics and statistical analysis methodologies
  • Participate in root cause investigations for assigned area by serving as team member or facilitator for incidents relating to process technology.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

  • Produce detailed technical reports documenting project studies and outcomes for retention in HSC’s technical knowledge management system database.
  • Participate in Six Sigma or strategic site projects as technology expert.
  • Serve as technical project leader / manufacturing rep for capital projects in assigned area.

Skills

  • Exceptional knowledge and understanding of manufacturing operations, HSC preferred.
  • Exceptional project management and change management skills.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Proficient in process modeling/mapping and statistical/data analysis tools.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to lead and influence groups of individuals without direct reporting lines.

Behaviors

  • Manages Complexity - makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Drives Results - consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Collaborates - builds partnerships with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Action Oriented - takes on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Decision Quality - makes good and timely decisions that keep the team moving forward.
  • Manages Ambiguity - operates effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
  • Ensures Accountability - holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
  • Instills Trust - gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Communicates Effectively - develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Strategic Mindset - sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
  • Nimble Learning - actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning

Minimum Required Work Experience

  • 5+ years manufacturing experience required
  • Previous project leadership experience, preferred.

Minimum Required Education/Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or Materials Science, preferred)
  • Previous Black Belt certification or Green Belt certification, preferred.

 

The range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 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. 795 


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