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Crystal Growth Process Engineer,
VLOC Incorporated

Job Description
VLOC Incorporated ( www.vloc.com) is a subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated (www.ii-vi.com), a publicly traded company listed under the trading symbol “IIVI” on the NASDAQ National Market. II-VI is a world leader in the growth, manufacture and supply of a wide range of crystals and optical components used in laser and telecommunication systems. We are currently looking to fill the position of UV Filter - Cristal Growth Process Engineer, at our New Port Richey, Florica location.
Function
Provides the UV filter production department process engineering support. The process engineer will be utilized in all existing processes including Potassium Nickel Sulfate (solution growth) and Calcium Fluoride growth (including Cz and Zone Melt). This position will oversee the process controls including use of Eurotherms, Thermocouples/RTD, optical fibers/pyrometers and electrical circuits.

Charged with resolving crystal growth process problems that arise as the as the UV Filter materials are produced, the candidate needs to be able to use a methodical well-documented approach. By effectively utilizing proven experimentation and statistical techniques this position helps technicians define problems and opportunities in quantitative terms. After defining the problem the process engineer is responsible for gathering and analyzing the data and presenting the data back to the team. The team will then recommend and justify process improvement solutions to management. The process engineer will then update the documentation to reflect the improvements made.

This process engineer is also responsible for process automation, wiring and configuring of stations, Labview based programming, database management (File Maker Pro) and LAN network maintenance. The process engineer works closely with the advanced material development center at IIVI to create and transfer process platforms and process automation as well as troubleshoot and tune existing process.

In addition this position will also be exposed to crystal growth practices and will need to learn how to integrate the process automation with solid crystal growth practices. The engineer is expected to build and maintain current furnace designs.
Education
BS degree in engineering or sciences is mandatory.
Experience
0-3 years as a manufacturing, process, or methods engineer; working in an optical fabrication environment or a highly technical, quality oriented high mix light-manufacturing environment.
Special Abilities
This position requires good verbal and written communication skills. In addition the individual must possess a strong technical in LabView programming and electrical circuitry. Candidate must be very organized, hands-on, and results-oriented. Good facilitation skills, problem-solving abilities, ability to work in a team environment and multitasking are essential.
Contact
Please email resume in MS Word format to:
Michael Ramseur, Mramseur@ii-vi.com

Posted January 3, 2008