Lab Analyst - Ichor Systems : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob Summary: Ichor is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our team which will include overseeing our Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry testing program. This role involves a blend of responsibilities from technical project management and lab analysis, requiring a versatile and detail-oriented individual with a strong engineering background, excellent project management skills, and laboratory experience. The selected candidate will ideally have a bachelors degree in Chemistry or Materials Science (Masters Degree preferred).ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities: Test Engineering:

• Identify and integrate off-the-shelf components including controllers, pneumatics, sensors.

• Write software and design hardware to support the testing of manufactured assemblies.

• Power up and troubleshoot systems during startup phases.

• Stay up-to-date on product improvements and newly available technologies for integration.

• Maintain professional, healthy working relationships with internal and external customers.

Lab Analysis - TDGCMS (Thermal Desorption-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry):

• Develop and manage a process flow and daily schedule for preparing and analyzing samples on the TD-GC-MS.

• Analyze environmental samples and report accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

• Separate, identify mass spectra, and quantify impurities and target compounds.

• Prepare samples and calibrate instruments.

• Perform upkeep and troubleshooting of instruments.

• Conduct method and process development.

• Assist in determining sources of problems and implementing corrective actions.

• Support internal customers on production and engineering teams by setting up and conducting material outgassing and experimental work.

• Recommend process improvements to improve production and lab efficiencies.

• Complete general laboratory paperwork and maintain reagent, gas cylinder, and consumable inventories.

• Clean, package, and ship sampling kits to customers for sample collection.

• Ability to work in a clean room environment.

Process Engineering & Technical Project Management:

• Manage new product introduction and production support engineering for specific products during the transfer from design to in-house or outsourced production.

• Interface with design, process, test, reliability, and manufacturing engineering to solve product issues and production problems.

• Develop and sustain process improvements to reduce production costs and increase yields.

• Improve design engineering workflow to reduce inefficiency and delays.

• Manage engineering projects, initiatives, and processes including coordination of engineering resources to meet project deadlines and requirements.

• Provide technical expertise within the engineering team and project execution team.

• Drive process improvements and develop enhancements to product lines.

• Investigate and recommend production floor process changes.

• Balance customer and company needs in support of the company's mission.

• Ensure the highest level of client satisfaction with our services and equipment.

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Proficiency in PLC Programming (Twincat, B&R AS, Codesys, Siemens).

• Experience with HMI (Codesys VISU, Beckhoff HMI, Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition).

• Programming skills in PC environments (LabVIEW, Python, VBA, C, C++, C#, Java).

• CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo).

• Basic chemistry knowledge and analytical chemistry lab experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a clean room environment.

• Strong knowledge of engineering principles ranging from theoretical to procedural.

• Lean manufacturing process skills.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Ability to interact with internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering (or similar) degree from an accredited university.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of engineering or related work experience with 1-4 years of relevant GC-MS experience preferred.

• Lab experience is a bonus.

About UsIchor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.About the TeamIchor is the experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1,400+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. We have a friendly, business-oriented environment and offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, paid time off, life insurance, short term disability and 401K with generous employer match. Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.