Development Engineer Jobs in Indiana

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Onsite, Columbia City, IN Reports to: Director of R&D Team: Research & Development

The Process Development Engineer designs, coordinates, and analyzes designed experiments (DOE) for various nano surface technologies and related processes. The position will support customers’ product onboarding and launch. This position will become the manufacturing site subject matter expert (SME) on the company’s nanotechnology processing. The primary role is to bring DOE rigor and onsite process expertise to R&D programs and customer launches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Own DOE standards, templates, and a design library; standardize run sheets, naming, data capture, and report format
• Design testing plans for optimization, partnering with science team on factor and range selection
• Plan process test runs, coordinate scheduling
• Grow into ownership of DOE design across R&D programs
• Manage samples and materials for DOE runs
• Train operators on DOE execution
• Analyze DOE data; document results and recommend next iterations
• Run measurement system analysis and gauge capability;[JR1] Maintain a searchable archive of DOE data

In-house process SME

• After appropriate training, serve as the subject matter expert for on-site nanotechnology processing and the local technical liaison for remote Research team
• Build and maintain a process knowledge base (parameter windows, process maps, failure modes)
• Cross-train team members and answer day-to-day process questions from Operations and Quality

Customer launch support

• Execute DOEs on launch timelines; develop process windows and specifications
• Build data packages for the R&D to Operations handoff; support customer sample prep and reporting when needed

Documentation and quality

• Maintain DOE records, test protocols, process specifications, and work instructions to QMS standards
• Support process validation through design transfer; Operations and Quality own the validated state afterward

Experience/Education

• B.S. in engineering (chemical, materials, biomedical, or similar) or a relevant science major
• 3-5 years industry experience
• Hands-on experience designing, running, and analyzing DOEs with statistical software such as JMP, Minitab, or Design-Expert
• Experience in a medical device company or advanced materials/nanotechnology processing is preferred

Essential Job Function/Skills

• Strong statistical, analytical, and data-modeling skills
• Strong problem solving/critical thinking skills
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to train and influence across R&D, Operations, and Quality
• Time management and prioritization
• Results driven
• Adaptable to changing responsibilities as company priorities evolve

Environmental & Physical Demands

This job is in a professional office, laboratory, and specialized production environment, typically in a certified clean environment. Work in process and lab areas may involve hazardous materials, including acids and other chemicals, and requires personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, lab coat, and gloves. The employee regularly uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones and is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have advanced material or nanotechnology processing experience? In what capacity?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Industry: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person