Process Engineer jobs in Schenectady, NY

About Xerotech:

Xerotech is a battery technology company that is solving one of the greatest challenges of our generation, industrial electrification. Our talented team is making an impact on a global scale, driven by a shared vision of a fully electric future. We thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, and innovative culture where no two days are the same. We take on big challenges and we appreciate every opportunity to learn along the way. When you join Xerotech, you join a team with a thirst for innovation and a hunger for the fun that comes from turning an industry on its head.

This is a once in a life-time opportunity for the person with the right skillset.

Injection Mould Process Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Injection Mould Process Engineer to join our fast-growing team.

In this role you’ll get to:

• Primarily your role will be to carry out new multi cavity mould tool validations following Xerotech’s Injection mould validation processes and function testing.
• Support our R&D and Engineering departments polymer selections for testing, processing, and development of new polymers to support current and future NPI projects.
• Manage the day-to-day planning and scheduling of the injection mould department working closely with Xerotech’s production planning and procurement teams.
• Support the Tooling and Moulding Manager to identify and procure new moulding machines and automation equipment and identify areas where OEE’s can be improved.
• Work closely with the Tooling Team taking part in the tooling design reviews as part of the DFM process providing input from a mould processing point of view.
• Review and approve component drawings to ensure the part can achieve the specifications noted on the drawings.
• Create and control of all the mould validation and quality documentation.
• Create and maintain the injection moulding Standard Procure documentation.
• Ensure the quality of all the moulded components always meets the Quality criteria. React quickly to resolve quality issues raised during production runs.
• Troubleshoot all injection moulding technical issues, finding robust solutions.
• Upkeep of mould tool records ensuring all tooling activities are recorded accurately.
• Working closely with our toolmakers to ensure smooth running of all mould tools is maintained, from start up, during and shut down, reporting any issues which have been noted.
• Manage and control effective solutions for material handling safety in confined and restricted areas, working closely with Xerotech’s warehouse to ensure material supplies are effectively always maintained through “Just in Time” process.
• Monitor and support the junior members of the team.
• Ensure Xerotech’s Health and safety policies are always enforced, reporting any concerns of risk to health and care to Xerotech’s Health and Safety Manager.
• Ensure housekeeping within the department is always maintained to high standard incorporating the 5S tools.
• Mentor and support the learnings of junior Moulding Engineers.
• Manage all the Injection moulding spares and take ownership of the storage.

To excel you will need:

• Experience Injection Mould Process Engineer with minimum of 2 years’ experience with mould process development and validation skills.
• Open to talking to anyone who has a minimum of 5 years Mould Tool Setting experience and exposure to Mould Processing activities and is looking to step up to the next level in their career in becoming a Process Engineer, however you must be able to demonstrate your ability and confidence to carry out Mould Process activities.
• Experience in programming and running FANUC Injection Mould machines will be a distinct advantage but is not essential.
• Experience with hot runner systems, including Valve gate and hot to cold feed systems.
• Experience and a good understanding of Polymer Engineering and technology to enable you to support the development of material selections for design concepts.
• Experience with Injection moulding welding technologies and processing would be advantageous.
• Expert with moulding automation including EoAT, pick and place robots and feed stations.
• Basic but capable understanding of all types of injection mould tool designs and manufacturing.
• Capable of managing the day-to-day machine maintenance requirements and carrying out and monitoring regular PPM’s as per Xerotech’s PPM policies and procedures.
• Good documentation and GMP management.
• Health and safety awareness.
• 5S awareness.
• Willing to support, encourage and mentor junior members of the team in their endeavors to progress their knowledge and experience within Injection moulding.

What we believe

We believe in people first, always. At Xerotech we value all cultures and backgrounds and truly believe that diversity drives innovation. We are growing fast, that means you will grow fast too and one day you will be able to say you were there at the beginning!

Why work with us

Situated in the West of Ireland, Xerotech offers a place to work like no other, with a dynamic working culture that very few places can replicate or compete with. We are a fast-growing and innovative company that is competing on a global scale, and we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, allowing us to attract the best to be the best! Just some of the benefits Xerotech offer include:

• Private Healthcare cover from day one
• Additional private healthcare to cover partners & dependents 
• Company Pension
• 23 days annual leave per years
• Bike to Work scheme
• Active sports and social club with events each month
• Corporate gym rates & free fitness classes
• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Top-notch tech equipment to work with
• Great atmosphere, team spirit and free office snacks
• Free parking & more

Commitment to Quality

Whether developing new products or writing copy, you will bring thoroughness, high standards, and the interminable curiosity to challenge the status quo, taking impactful risks along the way. Do you see an innovative way to do something? You will be empowered to do it.

Come and do your best work with us.

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