Associate Engineer, Process Engineering(PVD)

Develops and modifies process formulations, methods and controls to meet quality standards Typically performs one or more of the following in capacity of either an individual contributor (as directed and/or independently), or as a manager:
• Create, analyze and review technical charts
• Develop and modify process formulations, methods and controls to meet quality standards
• Establish SOP (Standard operating process) and FMEA (Failure mode and effects analysis) for related process
• Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules
• Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process module and technology specifications
• Drive CIP (Continuous improvement plans) to improve process performance indices
• Work with cross functions teams to deliver organizational goals • Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements
• Work and collaborate other projects and/or assignments as needed
See description for career level for general proficiency levels pertaining to Job Complexity, Accountability, Relationship Focus, and Knowledge, Skills & Abilities. These proficiency levels apply to all career levels. Some requirements may vary locally.

Job Complexity
Works on assignments that are generally standard in nature.
Applies working knowledge of technical resources to complete assigned tasks.
Identifies and solves basic problems and presents alternatives in a useful/logical manner.
• Problems may involve uncommon variations of issues or situations
• Refers more complex problems appropriately

Accountability
Works under general supervision.
Typically sets own priorities within established processes.
Defined guidelines and standards or precedents guide independent judgment
• Follows technical procedures; receives periodic instruction on new procedures
Maintains cost awareness in completion of day to day work.
Initiates improvement activities within own work area.

Relationship Focus
Coordinates information exchange and builds working relationship with manager and co-workers to accomplish work steps and to solve problems.
Provides informal technical support and on-the-job training on specific tasks to new team members.
For Technical roles:
• Requires some interaction outside of the immediate department to exchange information and accomplish tasks (e.g. with internal customers/suppliers)
• Requires minimal interaction with others outside of the company
• Provides informal technical support to new team members
For Corporate functions:
• Requires cross-functional interaction to exchange information and accomplish tasks
• May communicate globally within own function
• Requires minimal interaction with others outside of the company

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Applies acquired knowledge/skills of processes, procedures, equipment and systems in technical area.
Applies understanding of company’s policies and procedures in completion of work.
Applies basic understanding of processes and equipment within the work environment.
Applies appropriate language skills; may require English as business language or other language skills based on regional need.
For Technical Roles:
Specific training or certification is required