Process Engineer I

Heraeus

Process Engineer optimizing quartz glass and advanced materials manufacturing processes for Heraeus in Buford. Improving yield, quality, costs, and production through data analysis and hands-on troubleshooting.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeBuford • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates technical ownership in manufacturing processes, focusing on optimization, quality improvement, and cost reduction. Proficient in data analysis and collaboration across departments to achieve operational excellence and meet KPIs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringManufacturing Process OptimizationData Analysis And SQL ProficiencyHands-On TroubleshootingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProcess ImprovementQuality ControlMicrosoft ExcelSQLNon-Destructive TestingWelding MethodsSiemens PLCsGeneral Hand ToolsDrawing Packages

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCollaborationTime Management

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentClean Room EnvironmentsOperational ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementE-Verify

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assume technical ownership of assigned process areas and stabilize and continually improve manufacturing processes
Analyze process, machine, and quality data to identify and resolve process issues
Optimize yield, minimize scrap, improve product quality, and reduce costs
Provide day-to-day leadership, technical support, problem solving, and hands-on troubleshooting to Operations and Maintenance
Coordinate with Operations to establish and meet department-level KPIs
Manage assigned engineering and capital projects
Industrialize and scale up new processes and products
Support a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Project Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments to achieve business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
0–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Experience analyzing large data sets
Working knowledge of SQL and/or data analytics tools
Willingness to work hands-on with manufacturing equipment
Willingness to collaborate closely with Production and Maintenance teams
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Knowledge of general hand tools
Experience with clean room environments preferred
Experience with commercially available drawing packages preferred
Experience with Siemens PLCs preferred
Knowledge of non-destructive testing methods preferred
Knowledge of welding methods and weld characterization preferred
Participation in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal access to opportunities and fair, equal consideration for qualified applicants
Diverse and inclusive culture
Innovation-driven work environment
Global teamwork
Opportunity to take an active role in social and environmental responsibility