MetOx International
Overview
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, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.
Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Process Engineer will lead process optimization projects, drive defect reduction, and support scaling and documentation of critical process steps. This role requires deep expertise in electropolishing and electroplating, including strong command of the underlying physics and chemistry as well as hands‑on equipment understanding of related process tools.
Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership
Leads development and improvement of manufacturing processes
Designs and executes experiments to optimize process capability and control
Troubleshoots complex issues and implements long‑term corrective actions
Serves as the in‑house subject matter expert for electropolishing and electroplating, guiding process design, parameter control, and equipment selection
Project Execution
Owns projects from problem definition through validation
Defines timelines, deliverables, and success metrics for improvement initiatives
Documentation & Quality
Ensures process documentation meets quality and regulatory standards
Reviews and updates control plans and process failure mode effect analyses (PFMEAs)
Develops and maintains documentation specific to electrochemical finishing processes implementation
Mentors junior engineers and supports technical development of team
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in engineering or related field
4 years of process, equipment or manufacturing engineering experience
2 years hands‑on experience with electropolishing and/or electroplating processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading Kaizen or lean events
Familiarity with Six Sigma, statistical analysis, or automation tools
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to describe the inner workings of electropolish and Cu electroplating processes and equipment at the first‑principles level.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Rigorous data‑driven approach to analyzing engineering trials as well as production data
Able to lead technical projects with minimal supervision
High familiarity with DOE and SPC
Clear communicator with a quality‑first mindset
Physical Demands This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
401(k) match
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
Educational reimbursement
And more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Process Engineer will lead process optimization projects, drive defect reduction, and support scaling and documentation of critical process steps. This role requires deep expertise in electropolishing and electroplating, including strong command of the underlying physics and chemistry as well as hands‑on equipment understanding of related process tools.
Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership
Leads development and improvement of manufacturing processes
Designs and executes experiments to optimize process capability and control
Troubleshoots complex issues and implements long‑term corrective actions
Serves as the in‑house subject matter expert for electropolishing and electroplating, guiding process design, parameter control, and equipment selection
Project Execution
Owns projects from problem definition through validation
Defines timelines, deliverables, and success metrics for improvement initiatives
Documentation & Quality
Ensures process documentation meets quality and regulatory standards
Reviews and updates control plans and process failure mode effect analyses (PFMEAs)
Develops and maintains documentation specific to electrochemical finishing processes implementation
Mentors junior engineers and supports technical development of team
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in engineering or related field
4 years of process, equipment or manufacturing engineering experience
2 years hands‑on experience with electropolishing and/or electroplating processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading Kaizen or lean events
Familiarity with Six Sigma, statistical analysis, or automation tools
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to describe the inner workings of electropolish and Cu electroplating processes and equipment at the first‑principles level.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Rigorous data‑driven approach to analyzing engineering trials as well as production data
Able to lead technical projects with minimal supervision
High familiarity with DOE and SPC
Clear communicator with a quality‑first mindset
Physical Demands This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
401(k) match
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
Educational reimbursement
And more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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