What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Compunnel Inc.?
Title: Process Engineer
Location: Wilmington, NC (Onsite)
Contract: Long term contract with possible full time
Description:
Mon-Fri 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. - 100% onsite role.
Process Development Engineer responsible for working within teams to optimize new process equipment and/or machines for improved manufacturing capability for new or existing products or reduced cost or optimize output.
Scope May include the following:
• Improving process or equipment implemented by R&D and/or developing new equipment capability from concept to prototype to manufacturing demonstration.
• Adapting existing manufacturing equipment to; improve manufacturing capability, enable use for new or alternate products, and/or scale-up for increased manufacturing capacity or lower cost.
• Team work to accomplish objectives can be either via functional or matrix leadership.
• ~20% travel possible to site in Charlotte area.
Required Skills:
• Working knowledge of physical phenomena (static and dynamic physics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, etc.) with a strong background in machine design
• The ability to work with other engineering disciplines (Chemical, Electrical, Materials) to create prototype and industrial process equipment design solutions
• Knowledge/experience in materials processing equipment
• Ability to design and carry out experiments
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Sound understanding of material properties and capabilities for use in machine design.
• Possess strong work ethic and attention to detail with excellent organizational skill
Education: BS Minimum in engineering/science
Experience: 3 Years
Day to Day: Process Development
• Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility
• Communicate effectively in various settings with project managers, project support team, production receivers, production schedulers, plant leadership, operations, etc. in many different forms such as: start-up status updates, troubleshooting status/tasks, performance updates, etc.
• Significant time spent on the floor working on equipment.
• Lead initial setup, debug, and startup of equipment and automated systems including hands-on to the point of turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites.
• Perform hands-on third-level troubleshooting of mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems, directing engineers and techs as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes to solve equipment/process issues.
• Provide training to engineers and techs on new equipment procedures as required for successful execution of installation, debug, startup and operation activities.
• Develop new and/or modify existing equipment/process designs to improve selects, utilization, product quality, environmental compliance, and raw material / energy usage.
• Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with a focus on improvement and optimization of processes.
• Provide direction to redesign systems to solve performance issues, equipment interferences, and/or improve robustness.
• Ensure updated documentation exists in each area affected by new or modified equipment/processes.
