This job is located in Hemlock, MI.

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary

The Chemical Manufacturing Engineer supports Production and is responsible for optimizing process performance and product quality through defect elimination. The Manufacturing Engineer receives both technical and point of work mentoring, coaching, and oversight from the Manufacturing Technical Leader for their respective technology area to monitor process capability and efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Monitors, reports, and responds to defined process KPIs for the processes within assigned area of responsibility to ensure their operation within the predefined parameters
• Responds to upsets and out-of-control situations to ensure recovery back to normal operating state
• Ensures appropriate tools and procedures (SOPs, SWIs) are in place to operate the processes
• Defines and implements projects to incrementally improve the process within defined workflows
• Leads Level 0 and 1 root cause investigations
• Participates in project and Management of Change manufacturing reviews.

Requirements 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Required Work Experience

• 3 years of Manufacturing engineering experience required; 5 years preferred.

Hiring Manager: Jacob Palosaari

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.