Forge Nano Inc, fast growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets. The R&D team, responsible for internal and customer-driven research and development and equipment demonstrations, is seeking a talented process engineer that will report to a Sr. R&D scientist. This position covers a broad range of duties, including materials processing, instrumentation assembly and upkeep, instrumentation or materials development, and general laboratory management. This is a hands-on job in a collaborative laboratory environment. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Use scientific and engineering principals to process new and existing coating chemistries, composite materials and products. This activity requires executing process runs or discovery experiments in accordance with established experimental plans. * Plan and complete thin-film coating experiments using atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment to create new composite materials. Develop new processes for applying coatings to powders and objects involving low vacuum processing, bench top chemistry, powder handling, glove box work, and testing of new equipment. * Perform tasks relating to assembly and maintenance of vacuum systems and thin film equipment. Learn how essential process equipment functions and complete tasks including materials production, equipment testing and equipment maintenance. * Work collaboratively with scientists, other process engineers and technicians to perform experimental planning, execution and reporting tasks. * Keep a neat and orderly record of all work done. Maintain data and records as necessary to support patent applications for innovative products. * Create/edit/maintain necessary documentation for procedures, processes, and best-known-methods including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation & recipes. * Maintaining a safe work environment and staying OSHA compliant with relevant safety training. Required Education and Experience * AS or BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials, or related science/engineering fields. * 2+ years hand-on/laboratory experience https://forge-nano.breezy.hr/p/4e961ac2219e<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforge-nano.breezy.hr%2Fp%2F4e961ac2219e&data=04%7C01%7Cjosefine.fleetwood%40oregonstate.edu%7Cae80564215fd44b9dbe308d9d9cfadb8%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637780308261638133%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=DIaB8jT4H0TOsqPv2qVS5x4YS3US2onoxOe4LQj78TU%3D&reserved=0>