Senior Process Engineer

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Senior Process Engineer specializing in thin-film deposition, you'll help advance one of the world's most sophisticated continuous manufacturing platforms. Your work will directly influence manufacturing yield, process capability, product performance, and the commercialization of next-generation high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire. Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Process Engineer provides technical leadership for sputtering and related thin-film deposition processes supporting MetOx's reel-to-reel manufacturing platform. Working closely with Materials Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations, this role combines process engineering, statistical analysis, and manufacturing optimization to develop robust, scalable processes capable of supporting commercial-scale production. Key Responsibilities Process Technology Leadership Owns the technical development and continuous improvement of sputtering and related thin-film deposition processes supporting MetOx's manufacturing platform. Defines process capability improvement strategies that increase throughput, improve film quality, reduce variation, and enhance manufacturing robustness. Evaluates emerging deposition technologies, process innovations, and manufacturing approaches to support future product and manufacturing development. Provides technical leadership for deposition process performance across development, pilot production, and manufacturing scale-up. Process Development & Optimization Designs and executes statistically rigorous experiments to optimize deposition processes, process capability, and manufacturing performance. Applies advanced process engineering principles to solve complex challenges involving film deposition, process stability, defect reduction, equipment capability, and yield improvement. Establishes operating windows, process controls, and statistical monitoring strategies to ensure repeatable manufacturing performance. Utilizes engineering and production data to identify trends, improve process capability, and implement sustainable process improvements. Troubleshoots complex manufacturing issues and implements long-term corrective and preventive actions. Manufacturing Integration Partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Materials Engineering, Quality, and Operations to successfully transition process improvements into production. Develops and maintains process specifications, standard operating procedures, qualification plans, and engineering documentation supporting manufacturing operations. Leads updates to process control plans, PFMEAs, and process validation activities. Supports manufacturing scale-up through robust process development, qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives. Project Leadership Owns process engineering projects from problem definition through validation, implementation, and manufacturing handoff. Defines project scope, timelines, technical deliverables, and success metrics for process improvement initiatives. Leads cross-functional technical reviews while effectively communicating project progress, technical risks, and engineering recommendations. Coordinates internal engineering resources and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution. Mentorship Mentors junior engineers and supports the technical development of engineering and manufacturing personnel. Promotes structured problem solving, statistical thinking, and engineering best practices across the organization. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering or scientific discipline. Four years of process engineering or manufacturing engineering experien…