Metrology Engineer bei Pilkington

Purpose: This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining metrology systems and techniques to support R&D development activities within the Thin Film Technology group. The role focuses on thin film characterization, data analysis, and process improvement using in-line and off-line measurement techniques, programming, and statistical tools. Support includes activities at the R&D technical center and manufacturing facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust metrology systems and procedures to ensure high standards of measurement accuracy and precision for thin film characterization, including in-line and off-line tools.
• Program and automate data acquisition and analysis workflows.
• Apply statistical methods, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R, etc, to monitor and improve measurement systems and process/product performance.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to define measurement requirements and support process development.
• Analyze experimental data to support product development and process optimization.
• Document procedures, results, and findings in SOPs and presentations.
• Conduct or participate in risk assessments on new and modified equipment.
• Support implementation of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot metrology equipment and software systems.
• Mentor and train new and junior engineers on metrology and characterization tools.
• Lead projects or subprojects through stage-gate process to implement new or improved metrology processes or technologies.
• Provide expert training and guidance to technical staff on measurement techniques, best practices, and the use of metrology equipment.
• Travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations.
• Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Safety and Quality Focus – Demonstrates a visible commitment to safety, quality, and ethical behavior.
• Customer Focused – Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures customer solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction.
• Passion for Excellence – Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• ≥5 years of experience in metrology and/or thin film characterization

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience with thin film characterization techniques (UV/Vis spectrophotometer, profilometers, XRF, FTIR, ICP-OES, FAAS, etc).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, C++.
• Experience with SPC tools and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with DOE and Six Sigma methodologies.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills.
• Demonstrated proactive, innovative problem-solving skills.
• High energy, self-starting individual with results-oriented focus.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR as defined by safety requirements.
• This position may travel up to 15%.

Salary Range: $88,068 - $110,090

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting.   Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.