Product Development Engineer

at  Momentive Technologies

About Momentive Technologies
Momentive Technologies delivers purity that inspires progress. Leveraging a nearly 75-year legacy of innovation, our ultra–high-purity products help enable high-quality processing and production for a wide range of applications in the semiconductor, photovoltaic, lighting, aerospace, water purification, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics and telecommunications industries.
As a world leader in fused quartz and ceramic solutions, we offer an unrivaled ability to supply custom material solutions at scale to the highest standards of quality. By engineering custom materials with uncommon purity and unwavering precision, Momentive Technologies gives our customers the freedom to think big and develop transformative products that benefit mankind on the grandest of scales. Together, Momentive Technologies and our customers are reshaping the world.
Product Development Engineer
The Product Development Engineer for Crystal Growth is responsible for application data generation, product design, manufacturing technical support, and market development to grow Momentive Technologies’ business in the rapidly expanding wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor market. The Product Development Engineer for Crystal Growth will be a customer facing role with direct interactions with internal and external stakeholders. WBG semiconductors including SiC and GaN are redefining the transportation, energy, and communication industries.

Responsibilities

• Will work with the commercial, technology, and operations teams to support customer development activities. Specifically, the engineer will work within the existing process to establish processing parameters to coat metal carbides on customer parts for crystal and wafer production.
• Establish design constraints and timeline for development projects.
• Understand customers’ product roadmaps and translate this to MT’s product, production, and quality roadmaps.
• Facilitate production of newly designed products with the operations team, defining process requirements, training operators, identifying supply chain requirements, and writing necessary documentation.
• Support quoting process by evaluating feasibility based on capability and defining materials, machine, and operations requirements.
• Support the commercial team to develop the sales pipeline by reviewing customer requirements, conducting product presentations, and evaluating market trends.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Applied Physics with 5+ years’ experience
• Semiconductor material processing background or knowledge
• Experience in project management, effectively planning and prioritizing deliverables in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to communicate with customers, clearly and independently, on projects
• Ability to complete hands-on work in an industrial environment with necessary PPE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Crystal growth or high temperature ceramics experience
• CVD or high temperature vacuum coating processing knowledge
• Experience in new product development using Stage-Gate process
• Familiarity with the following:
• Mechanical design (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Statistical software (e.g., Minitab)
• Material characterization techniques including XRD, SEM, EDS

Key Relationships:

• Application Development Engineering team
• Plant Leadership Team and Shop Floor Employees
• Functional Leaders including Technology, Product Manager, Finance and Sales (internal and external)

Travel Requirements:

• 10 to 15%

Working Conditions:
Day-to-day responsibilities will be both in an office environment, as well as on the manufacturing floor. Proper personal protective equipment must be worn during these times; safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed shoes.
Our Product Development Engineer will earn a variable compensation including base salary and bonus. Base salary range takes into consideration experience, education, and training. Not to mention all the amazing benefits available for employee selection as well.

Joining the Momentive team includes:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Momentive Technologies is not just shaping materials; we’re shaping the future. As a leader in the fused quartz, ceramics, and crucibles industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, precision, and excellence. When you join us, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that’s driving advancements in technology, research, and applications across various sectors.
Don’t miss this chance to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on industries that impact the world.
Ready to embark on a journey of discovery? Apply now!
EEO Statement
We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Will work with the commercial, technology, and operations teams to support customer development activities. Specifically, the engineer will work within the existing process to establish processing parameters to coat metal carbides on customer parts for crystal and wafer production.
• Establish design constraints and timeline for development projects.
• Understand customers’ product roadmaps and translate this to MT’s product, production, and quality roadmaps.
• Facilitate production of newly designed products with the operations team, defining process requirements, training operators, identifying supply chain requirements, and writing necessary documentation.
• Support quoting process by evaluating feasibility based on capability and defining materials, machine, and operations requirements.
• Support the commercial team to develop the sales pipeline by reviewing customer requirements, conducting product presentations, and evaluating market trends