Process Engineer II

at Acara Solutions in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Job Title: Process Engineer II
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Employment Type: Direct
Industry: Defense & Aerospace
Compensation: $88k - $115k
Shift: 1st
Schedule: 9x80
About the Opportunity:
Join a top-notch crystal growth team and be primarily responsible for growth of HgCdTe active layers by molecular beam epitaxy. Responsible for maintaining and operating process equipment, including troubleshooting of problems and execution of equipment upgrades or new installations. Engineers are expected to be able to train and advise other team members as required, as well as prepare and present technical reports.

What You'll Do:
Operate and maintain material growth reactors and other process equipment to produce standard products or to grow custom materials
Provide technical support to technicians, scientists, and other engineers on components, devices, material, products, processes and/or equipment
Assist in training new team members
Interface with other team members to assure efficient flow of information and materials
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related technical area
Minimum 2 years of experience in molecular beam epitaxy or similar technology

What Sets You Apart:
Equivalent combination of education/training and experience is acceptable
Background in material growth and characterization
Experience in cleanroom laboratory environment
Ability to interpret and follow written documents such as SOPs and safety rules
Good communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to work under minimal supervision and provide guidance to technicians and other engineers
Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time, and to reprioritize in response to changing operational conditions
Ability to handle small delicate components
Ability to handle HgCdTe chemicals
Work from engineering specifications, operation sheets, wiring and assembly drawings, and sketches
Experience in one or more computer programming language (or scripting environment), and the use of common computer applications, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to test, inspect, and repair electronic, optical or mechanical assemblies

Additional Information:
Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Successful candidate must be able to obtain and main (level of) security clearance.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
 
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Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.