Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Join Qnity’s growing manufacturing site in Cheonan

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technology Engineer to join our CMP Pad Manufacturing team at Qnity’s growing Cheonan site. In this role, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and global technology experts to drive process improvements, manufacturing technology advancement, and continuous improvement initiatives that support safe, reliable, and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive knowledge exchange with technology experts across the site, Manufacturing Technology, internal consulting groups, sister plants, and external experts to identify and develop process and technology improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement a Plant-Specific Technology Plan in partnership with technical experts, supporting year-over-year productivity, return on capital (ROC), continuous improvement, and EH&S goals.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators, technology gaps, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams to identify and implement improvements in process performance, reliability, quality, and productivity.
• Support root cause investigations for manufacturing and process technology-related incidents as a technical team member or facilitator.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the site technology plan and capital investment priorities.
• Serve as the local focal point for the implementation of Most Effective Technology (MET) and support the successful adoption of technology improvements at the site.
• Build strong partnerships with Operations by providing deep process technology knowledge and applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, LEAN, and Advanced Process Control & Optimization.
• Lead or support capital projects that address business needs, including productivity, capacity, safety, health, environmental performance, and manufacturing capability improvements.
• Work hands-on with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues and translate findings into sustainable process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry; experience or knowledge related to manufacturing materials or chemicals for semiconductor applications is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans and lead cross-functional projects or teams.
• Knowledge of statistics, SPC (Statistical Process Control), and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and skills in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Korean and English.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP, JMP, Six Sigma DMAIC, or Design for Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting manufacturing process optimization, continuous improvement, or capital projects.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor materials or chemical manufacturing processes.

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