Sr. Product and Process Engineer

Your Job

Guardian Glass is looking for a Product Development Engineer to join our Glass Technology and Development team in Carleton, MI!

In this role you will be at the forefront of research and development for vacuum insulated glass (VIG) and other new or emerging technologies.

You will utilize your broad knowledge of various materials and product development experience to determine solutions to complex problems related to glass technology.

Our Team

We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity.

We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers.

What You Will Do


* Technical development and implementation of new materials


* Create development strategies and methodologies, utilizing design of experiments for material and process development


* Oversee prototyping and testing of new materials/designs, including the interpretation of test results


* Interface with vendors and external knowledge sources or utilize internal capabilities to create and test new materials


* Develop test equipment and methods to evaluate new materials and product designs


* Statistical analysis to develop experimental conclusions and provide recommendations to senior leaders


* Evaluate material selection, cost analysis, and vendors as required to implement new designs


* Partner with production to implement and support product and process improvements


* Develop and scale-up manufacturing processes and equipment


* Domestic and international travel up to 25%

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience developing & scaling processes and concepts through pilot and commercialization


* Engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment


* Experience with Product Development and Design


* Diverse knowledge of manufacturing processes


* Experience innovating processing techniques and equipment design

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience in high-vacuum processing, ceramic frits & hermetic seal systems, laser processing, general glass processing, high-speed automation, and fenestration systems


* Experience in characterization of materials ie: mechanical, chemical, environmental and electrical testing


* Broad knowledge across material families eg: metals, thin films, ceramics and polymers


* 2D or 3D drawing or modeling experience

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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