Process Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer for an Onsite Opportunity at Redmond, WA
Position Title: Process Engineer
Location: Redmond, WA
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Please note this is the target date, and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Onsite
Salary Range: $70/hr.- $75/hr.
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Job Summary:
1. Laboratory Experience with Organic Chemicals and Solvents
● Hands-on experience handling, preparing, and processing organic materials and solutions in a lab setting.
● Familiarity with relevant laboratory equipment and safety protocols.
2. Process Development and Data Analysis
● Demonstrated ability to perform design of experiments (DOE) and analyze experimental/process data.
● Strong skills in documentation, organization, and reporting findings.
3. Problem-Solving and Collaboration
● Ability to identify and resolve issues in electromechanical systems and lab equipment.
● Experience collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams to optimize processes and drive innovation.
Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented, observant, and self-motivated Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for execution, development, and optimization of innovative physicochemical processes that are core to delivering transformative optical materials for AR/VR applications. You will join an agile team that is laser-focused on incubating winning prototypes and establishing new process capabilities with supply-chain partners. This role involves hands-on laboratory work, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and contributing to continuous process improvements.
Responsibilities
Handle, prepare, and process organic materials and solutions in a laboratory setting, while observing all safety protocols.
Implement complex standard operating procedures with precision and efficiency, remaining attentive to detail to detect subtle differences that impact process effectiveness.
Design experiments to evaluate process feasibility and optimize process parameters.
Identify and resolve issues in electromechanical systems and equipment used in laboratory processes, involving collaboration with engineering teams.
Collect, document, and analyze data from laboratory experiments and processes; prepare reports and present findings to relevant stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to material innovation.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
4+ years of experience in process development.
Laboratory experience in handling organic chemicals and solvents, and use of relevant laboratory equipment.
Demonstrated ability to perform design of experiment (DOE) and data analysis.
Excellent data handling, documentation, and organization skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in relevant degree with background in process development.
Knowledge of organic chemistry, crystallization process, and transport phenomena.
Experience with optical metrology and refractive index measurements, e.g. prism coupler.
Experience with slicing, dicing of a material using diamond wire saw.
Experience with polishing with mechanical/chemical polishing methods.
Automating lab equipment using LabVIEW or Java/Python codes.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.