Production Engineer - Fujifilm

Who We Are

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Pueblo, Colorado facility for a Production Engineer!

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process. 

The Role

The Production Engineer will support manufacturing through troubleshooting and optimization of equipment and processes. They will also perform project management of capital projects, PCS / Trend review, and identify and troubleshoot issues to maintain process control.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Be the owner of Product Quality and work closely with Materials Engineers, Customer Quality Engineers and Quality Systems Engineers to enable CMC Materials to supply Worry-Free products to our customers.
• Lead the team to update and maintain manufacturing documentations (SOP, work instruction, batch card, FMEA, Control Plan, RFC, P&ID) to ensure their accuracy and effectiveness. Review documents regularly to ensure their compliance with Safety, Quality and other regulatory requirements
• Lead the Management of Change process for any manufacturing process and equipment changes in the plant
• Lead the root cause investigation for any production, quality and customer issues related to manufacturing process or equipment. Support Materials Engineering team in root cause finding for issues related to raw materials
• Develop Preventative Maintenance schedule for all existing process equipment and support Maintenance Team to timely execute the PM program • Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities with data-based approach, balancing the needs of safety, quality, cost, reliability, and capacity
• Develop a robust SQC/SPC program balancing process capability and customer requirements. Update process parameter control limits at defined intervals and lead the trend reviews to ensure all processes are in control
• Work with Control System Engineers, lab, and Materials Engineers to ensure data accuracy and availability. Drive a culture of data-based decision making
• Develop transfer functions between customer performance requirements and internal manufacturing key characteristics. Develop/implement control strategies to ensure consistent performance at customers’ locations
• Work closely with operation associates, shift supervisors, and operation managers to train and inspire production staff to follow procedures and understand the impact of their actions
• Optimize production process in terms of defining sampling points & frequency, choosing value-added in-process test protocols, and working closely with the control systems team to define all control schemes
• Drive Best-Practice sharing/transfer among global manufacturing sites
• Support all corporate EH&S and Quality initiatives
• Support capital projects where necessary to implement new products or processes

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred. Other relevant engineering disciplines will acceptable (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial). MS or higher in relevant Engineering discipline is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in a chemical processing environment is required. In-Depth knowledge with chemical engineering unit operations: mixing, advanced filtration, material handling and distillation is highly desirable. Experience with PSM is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and statistical data analysis skills are required. Ability to multi-task and attention to details are must-have. Willing to get hands dirty and be flexible are essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills within the company and to customers are required.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications and statistical software such as JMP, Minitab or SAS. Working experience with AutoCAD or SAP is a plus.
• Proficient in English. Ability to communicate technically in French, Italian or Mandarin is a plus.
• This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Resilience - Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
• Communication - The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchange ideas and meanings with all levels of employees in the organization, the ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, ability to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Reasoning and decision-making - The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
• Comprehension - The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.
• Organizational skills - Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, the ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, the ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas.

PAY RANGE: The pay range for this role is estimated at $95,000/yr - $110,000/yr with actual wage based on candidate’s qualifications and experience.

FUJIFILM Electronics Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is part of the Fujifilm family – a company that has been evolving and transforming for more than 85 years. Fujifilm is focused on four strategic business areas: Advanced Materials, including electronic materials for semiconductor manufacturing; Imaging; Healthcare; and products and services to support Business Innovation. As a global company, Fujifilm has revenues of $21 billion, with 310 group companies and 73,275 employees worldwide.

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.