What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROCESS ENGINEER position at JST CORPORATION?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize injection molding processes within the electrical connector industry. This role plays a key part in mold qualification, validation, scientific molding, and technical problem-solving within an R&D-driven manufacturing environment.
If you thrive in hands-on process development, enjoy solving complex molding challenges, and want to contribute to high-performance engineering solutions, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement injection molding processes for electrical connector applications
- Troubleshoot and resolve molding issues in an R&D and production environment
- Conduct mold qualifications and process validations on new tooling
- Apply and follow scientific molding methodologies
- Provide technical guidance and training to team members
- Design and adjust End-of-Arm (EOA) / robotic tooling to optimize processes
- Perform routine mold startups for pre-production runs
- Support Quality Engineering with product testing and dimensional analysis
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure production goals are met
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Plastics and Polymer Engineering preferred
- 5–10 years of injection molding process engineering experience
- Master Molder Certification preferred
- Strong understanding of mold design
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
- Primarily shop/manufacturing environment during mold startup and process development
- Occasional office work during troubleshooting and documentation
- Occasional travel to JAM and external vendors may be required
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly pay
- Hands-on engineering leadership role
- Opportunity to work in advanced R&D and mold validation
- Collaborative manufacturing environment
If you are an experienced injection molding professional ready to take the next step in process leadership, apply today.
Salary : $34 - $43