Senior Process Technology/Commercialization Engineer

Do you want to put your dent in the universe?

Are you tired of being part of a slow-moving bureaucratic coatings organization that sells old technology, can't get things done and seems to create processes to hinder the process?

Do you want to be part of an exciting, dynamic emerging coatings company that is taking its multi-platform technology and proprietary IP to many industries.

Aculon, a rapidly growing San Diego-based, surface modification company is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time role as Senior Process Technology/Commercialization Engineer (exact position and title to be determined based on experience and qualifications). This individual will manage our key accounts using a combination of chemical knowledge, technical applications expertise and selling skills. Aculon specializes in many industries -- electronics, consumer products, industrial, oil & gas and as such this individual will work globally across a wide range of industries and applications. Our technology is solution based and we invite applications from individuals with chemical coatings application experience, customer support and business development experience. Experience in the chemical industry is a must.

This position is headquartered at our company headquarters located in beautiful San Diego, California, with some occasional travel to customer locations.
You must have excellent interpersonal skills, fluent English language skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and influence internal and external relationships and to confidently negotiate at senior level with corporate VP's, technical sales, managers, engineers and scientists. Will be working on key accounts directly, not managing a team, hence need to be able thrive in a technical application and sales driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist Customer/Operations with root cause analysis, including troubleshooting and making recommendations to resolve plant implementation and process issues.

· Process development for new products; taking lab scale to pilot plant scale and defining customer commercial plant scale.

· Provide training for in-house staff as well as customer operators and technicians on chemical application processes and equipment.

· Manage lab staff activities for implementation/commercialization projects

· Keep and train others to organize test data, summarize and present results.

· Responsible for setting costs and budgets and timescales for implementation/commercial programs.

· Assist in reviewing compliance with local laws and regulations.

· Responsible to find out the best procedure for converting and scale up materials and processes.

· Prepare reports regarding customers’ manufacturing lines and implementation efforts as well as recommendations for the customer.

· Help identify markets for growth opportunities and work with business development to understand these new markets at the technical level.

· Maintain high level of service and work performance, promote team environment, and maintain a professional work environment.

Essential Skills:

· Knowledge and application of statistical techniques for process control.

· Knowledge and application of failure mode effect analysis techniques as applied to both process development and process improvement.

· Advanced knowledge of generally accepted Good Engineering Practices, for design, sizing and operation of chemical production facilities, a plus.

· Ability to produce process design documents and functional design specifications.

· Excellent analytical thinking skills

· Ability to occasionally travel upon short notice (1 week notice) to customer sites (domestically and internationally) if a critical issue arises.

· Experience with Customer Support is a must.

· Problem solving skills are a must.

· Must be able to think logically and come up with practical and cost-effective solutions.

· Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

· Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Qualifications:

· Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, preferred but not required

· B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Strong Chemical Background or the equivalent required.

· Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in process development/product commercialization/engineering, formulation and related commercial scale up/manufacturing preferably in the chemical coatings industry

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing lab and/or production staff

Philosophy -- We win as you win, hence we like to reward great performance over both the short and long term. The compensation package will have three components:
1. Base Salary: Commensurate with Experience. Estimated ranges: $120,000 - $160,000.
2. Incentive Compensation: Bonuses will be paid for reaching performance-based goals.
3. Equity: stock-based compensation will be included.

Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation & holidays.

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP - NO RECRUITERS PLEASE.

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