Process Development Engineer

Z-Tech Information


Z-TECH has been in business since 1969, producing high-quality monoclinic zirconia powders.  We are currently looking for a candidate to lead our efforts to develop new and innovative products and / or production processes.  Z-Tech utilizes a unique Plasma Arc process as the first step in the manufacturing sequence. 

The ideal candidate would possess a degree in engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline, and at least 5 years experience in product or process development. Candidate should have prior experience in implementing and improving process technology in a plant environment.An ideal candidate would have experience or knowledge of zirconia production, and plasma processing equipment.

Responsibilities:

1.  Leads efforts to identify opportunities for new product development.

2.  Leads efforts to identify opportunities for using our existing technologies or capabilities to produce alternate products or services.

3.  Leads efforts to identify opportunities for technological upgrades to improve our competitive position; identify “breakthrough” opportunities.

4.  Assessment, validation and documentation of process technology to deliver identified new products or processes.

5.  Innovative, practical application and modification of existing technologies to achieve business goals of commercializing new products or processes.

6.  Designing, installing and commissioning new production processes, monitoring development (ie, modifications and upgrades) and troubleshooting existing processes

7.  Planning, designing, and conducting process development experiments, on lab or full-scale basis, with emphasis on troubleshooting, process optimization and improvement, new product development, and scale-up.

8.  Assessing the long-term availability of raw materials, and the safety and environmental impact of the plant.

9.  Assessment and the development of analytical methods to gain insight into effects of processing parameters in order to identify and optimize processes or improve products.

10.  Plan, schedule, and coordinate testing plans to enhance our process knowledge and improve our capabilities.

11.  Provide technical support on engineering, production, and maintenance issues.

12.  Investigate significant unplanned events or quality excursions that disrupt plant operations.  Analyze information and recommend actions to continually reduce unplanned events.

13.  Assist plant personnel with training, laboratory, purchasing, quality, safety, data analysis, or other issues and assignments as directed.

Required Skills & Abilities:

·  Strong planning and organizational skills

·  Strong oral & written communication skills.

·  Excellent troubleshooting & problem-solving skills.

·  Strong interpersonal & team building skills.

·  Ability to work independently and establish task priorities.


Z-Tech offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401K with an automatic company contribution, vacation/holidays, flexible work schedules, and a lucrative profit sharing program.