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General Information

• Job Title: Principal Glass Materials Engineer
• Location: Gurnee, Illinois
• Employee Type: Exempt Full Time
• Job Category: Manufacturing
• Industry: Specialty glass, ceramics and related materials
• Minimum Experience: 5 Years
• Required Degree: PhD - Materials Science/Engineering, Optics, Chemistry, Glass Science/Engineering, Ceramic Science/Engineering. MS in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemistry Glass Science/Engineering, Ceramic Science/Engineering plus a minimum of 5+ years of relevant industrial.
• Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
• Manage Others: Not currently

Job Overview

The Principal Glass Material Engineer will be a key member of a team developing processes for growing diamond on glass and related materials. You will help with characterization of surface and bulk properties of glass related materials. The ideal candidate should have a thorough understanding of manufacturing of a variety of glass and its related products, including surface modification, ionization, hardness etc. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with a variety of materials processing techniques, optical and mechanical characterization.

Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as a glass materials Subject Matter Expert particularly as it relates to chemical vapor deposition
• Define and execute DOEs to isolate process variations as it relates to various glass substrates: materials, types, composition, and treatments
• Problem solve process optimization of chemical vapor deposition on glass as it relates to the various physical and chemical properties of a particular glass type
• Stay up to date with relevant internal and external literature
• Document and present experimental and modeling results
• Work closely with team members in product and process development organization, with research team and with commercial, engineering and manufacturing colleagues
• Maintain safe and clean work environment

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of materials science fundamentals
• Basic understanding of glass chemistry-property relationships
• Knowledge of application of coatings on various substrates including glass
• Knowledge of characterization tools for bulk and surface properties of material
• Familiarity with a variety of material characterization techniques and equipment, such as optical measurement techniques or mechanical property measurements
• Strong systematic problem-solving skills
• Technically curious, self-motivated individual
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to develop and execute experimental plans
• Strong hands-on technical skills in laboratory settings
• Attention to detail, rigorous execution of work and documentation

Desired Skills

• Experience in glass properties and chemical strengthening
• Understanding of waveguiding optics
• Experience with use of modelling and simulation tools
• Knowledge of material mechanical properties and fracture mechanics
• Understanding of chemical and mechanical durability of materials
• Bulk glass Chemistry and physical properties understanding

General Information

• Job Title: Principal HF-CVD Diamond System Architect
• Location: Gurnee, Illinois
• Employee Type: Exempt Full Time
• Job Category: Manufacturing
• Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Minimum Experience: 15-20 Years
• Required Degree: MS degree in electronics, engineering or other applicable field of study and a minimum of 15-20 years of work experience or Associates degree with +20 years of relevant experience.
• Reports To: Chief Engineer
• Manage Others: Not currently

Job Overview

The Principal HF-CVD Diamond System Architect is primarily responsible working with the team to design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of next-generation HF-CVD Diamond reactors. The international, cross-functional team consists of experts in each of their fields. Principal HF-CVD Diamond System Architect is expected be an expert in equipment design and have the necessary skills to communicate seamlessly with team members on condensed matter physics, process engineering, production planning and costing, facility management, and other. The Principal HF-CVD Diamond System Architect must have detailed knowledge all aspects of equipment design, including, but not limited, to Hot Filaments systems, high vacuum, electrical, PLC programming, safety, gas plumbing and facility layout.

Role and Responsibilities

• The Principal HF-CVD Diamond System Architect is responsible for working on every aspect of the next generation Miraj Diamond® Hot Filament Chemical Vapor Deposition architecture.
• Define the dimensions and specify performance values of the chamber
• Define the loading and unload of high-volume production parts
• Work with automation engineers to define the control systems and implementation
• Work with process engineers to provide equipment improvement to enable higher quality diamond while increasing the throughput and lowering the cost
• Simplify the manufacturing and cost of the equipment
• Design ease of use for production including routine maintenance and cleaning
• Review and analyze data for equipment/systems to ensure they are running within specifications.
• Incorporate and standardize best practices into equipment specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Create and modify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide technical instruction and mentoring for junior Engineers.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ideal candidates for the Principal HF-CVD Diamond System Architect position must have detailed knowledge and experience in entire HF-CVD Diamond systems
• Detailed knowledge and experience in vacuum systems, electronic controls and high-power supplies, process gas controls, automation including PLC programming, water cooled systems, pneumatics, and other
• Strong troubleshooting abilities, mechanical aptitude, and strong computer skills.
• Qualified candidates will have a MS degree in electronics, engineering or other applicable field of study and a minimum of 15-20 years of work experience, or Associates degree with +20 years of relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience HF-CVD Diamond systems.
• Previous experience in plant operations
• Must have the ability to work independently and train junior team members.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting problem solving experience to assess problems and developing corrective actions
• Show ability to take initiative and drive for results.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Windows based applications.