Open Position: Operations Engineer

An Exciting opportunity to work for a fast growing company that is a market leader in the Silicon Carbide Semiconductor industry: II-VI Incorporated provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program.

Job Overview:

The Wide Band Gap (WBG) Division of II-VI Incorporated invites highly motivated, experienced Operations Engineers to apply for a position with our Operations Management Team. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating the overall process flow by working with various teams and solving problems utilizing Six-Sigma tools. This position will report to the Operations Manager at the Wide Band Gap Division headquarters located in Pinebrook, New Jersey.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor overall process to assure process and product quality are maintained, that yields and efficiencies are maximized, that scrap and waste are minimized and that safe practices are employed
• Supervise production activities to assure productivity is high and that lead-times and backlogs are maintained at optimal levels
• Manage multiple projects using Six-Sigma tools
• Supervise product flow to fulfill customer orders and business needs
• Work with a team of engineers to monitor the capacity and capability and make appropriate adjustments to meet both current and projected demands
• Work with management team to ensure process and product development goals are understood by all WBG team members

Education / Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Material Science, Engineering, Physics or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years in the Semiconductor Manufacturing/Equipment Development
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
• Knowledge of Semiconductor production processes, ability to break a product down from a cost perspective
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing training/certification preferred
• Strong computer skills to include: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project and general database administration

For a Successful Career at II-VI You Will Need:

• Ability to multi-task and work closely with multiple teams including R&D, Quality, Sales and Marketing
• Strong technical insight and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present technical data to all levels of the organization
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and commitments to deliver results

Benefits:

We offer an attractive salary and an excellent benefits package designed to attract and retain individuals willing to accept the challenge and risk associated with being part of a successful company. Our benefits include a company-wide bonus incentive program, medical, dental and vision insurances, 401K program with a substantial match, profit sharing program, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, vacation and personal time, paid holidays, stock purchase program, computer purchase program and more!