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Hoya Vision Care · 1 day ago

Process Development Engineer

Ramsey County, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Hoya Vision Care is a leader in optical technology innovation, specializing in high-quality eyeglass lenses. They are seeking a Process Development Engineer to lead the development of new processes and product categories for the ophthalmic industry, collaborating with various teams and conducting experiments in a lab environment.

EyewearHealth CareManufacturingMedicalProduct Design

Hiring Manager

Lori D.

Responsibilities

Act as a process lead in the development of new processes and new product categories for the ophthalmic industry

Lead trials and activities for the coating process development and scale-ups

Act as a liaison between the new product development and the research and development team

As part of a diverse team, lead efforts for the development of new processes and devices with application in ophthalmic

Areas of work will include roll-to-roll coating (slot-die, gravure) and lamination, process and equipment troubleshooting

Work in lab as an individual contributor conducting experiments and/or as member of team of scientists, engineers and technicians

Supervise and direct technicians and junior engineers in the execution of experiments

Assemble data for technical review by peers and management

Contribute to preparation of project level updates to management, in partnership with project management team

Review current literature and patents to determine new possible paths of exploration

Collaborate with international team of researchers, project managers, and category management as part of new product development process

Qualification

Coating processesProcess optimizationMaterials scienceAnalytical modelingWet coating processData analysisMS OfficeMinitabPythonPresentation skills

Required

BS in a scientific or engineering technical field

Preference to Mechanical engineering, Materials Science or Applied Physics background and relevant work experience in areas of materials science, optics, and coatings

Basic understanding of the wet coating process and UV curing

5+ years of relevant work experience

Experience with coating processes and equipment

Experience in transitioning products from development into production and ongoing support

Experience in DOE methodology for process optimization

Experience in analytical modeling, for example electro-optical, mechanical and/or thermal properties

Experience in electrochromic, photochromic and polarized products

Preparation of presentations of technical topics

MS Office proficiency

Minitab or JMP proficiency

Ability to travel up to 20% (national and international)