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Process Engineer II

Peak Nano · Valley View, OH3w agoverified 20 h ago

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (561 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead commissioning and scale-up of nanolayer film production line, transfer to contract manufacturer.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on commissioning and scale-up of a novel nanolayer film production line, with travel to contract manufacturers.

Might not be for you. Heavy travel (up to 50%) during peak periods; focus on production scale-up rather than R&D.

Mostly at the benchGeneralist BS acceptable

Adjacent materials rolefilm or roll-to-roll conversion, commissioning production lines, film quality, plastics, capacitor film market

Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
5+ yrs
Industry
Electronics
Role
Process Engineering

Role details

Salary

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Full Time / Salary

Valley View, OH

Job Number: 1000112

Films Business Unit

Description

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Reporting to the Product Engineering Leader, the Process Engineer II will lead commissioning and start-up of a renovated production line and manage the technical transfer of the product line to a contract manufacturer (CM). Peak Nano is a growing organization focused on commercializing nanolayer film to disrupt the capacitor film market. This role will work closely with all functions to ensure high quality, efficient product processing to meet customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Lead commissioning and start-up of a renovated production line, including operational and performance qualification within an IQ/OQ/PQ framework
  • Develop and execute commissioning protocols, test plans, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with project engineers, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders
  • Travel to the CM site to support equipment set-up, process trials, and line qualification
  • Identify and resolve process deviations, yield issues, and equipment reliability problems during start-up and ramp
  • Develop and standardize work instructions across product lines, improving consistency and repeatability as the processes mature
  • Resolve film quality concerns on customer programs; participate in root-cause analysis investigation and eliminate recurring quality concerns
  • Drive new product scale-up from late-stage development through production trials, resolving process gaps and equipment constraints to hit first-pass yield, throughput and quality targets

Required Qualifications

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering along with 5+ years of experience OR 10+ years of progressive experience without a degree.
  • 3+ years in film or roll-to-roll conversion, with direct experience commissioning production lines or transferring processes to contract manufacturers
  • Ability to work independently on processing equipment
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% during heavy workload periods to support contract manufacturing scale-up
  • Ability to write clear, structured, technical documentation (work instructions, product routings, and product specifications)
  • Experience working with external processing vendors/toll processing
  • Ability to learn, apply, and expand technical knowledge around film, plastics and the capacitor industry

Preferred Qualifications

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  • Bi-axial Film Stretching
  • Experience with NetSuite ERP
  • Experience interfacing directly with external vendors, Sales, and/or Customers
  • Lean/Six Sigma Certifications
  • New product scale-up and commercialization experience
  • Experience working in a cross-functional team environment

To be considered for this opportunity, please send your resumé to jobs@peaknano.com with the Subject Line ‘Process Engineer II’

About The Company

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Peak Nano

Founded in 2016

Peak is a US-based, AI-driven technology company that uses nanotechnology to solve macro-level global challenges. Our engineers and researchers are developing solutions for advanced optics, aerospace, life sciences, and other industrial solutions. We are the leader in applying artificial intelligence to design and optimize reusable polymers to make the world a safer and more sustainable place.

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Common questions

Where is the Process Engineer II role at Peak Nano based?

This role is based in Valley View, OH.

What degree is required for the Process Engineer II role at Peak Nano?

The posting accepts the following combinations: BS + 5 years, High school + 10 years.

How many years of experience does this Process Engineer II role require?

The posting calls for at least 5 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Process Engineer II role work with?

film, plastics.

What techniques or methods are required for this Process Engineer II role?

IQ/OQ/PQ, root-cause analysis.