SilcoTek Employment Opportunities

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At SilcoTek^®, we believe that a successful company is defined by how we treat each other and how we treat our customers as a team. We are seeking individuals that posses a positive, productive attitude, and those that have the initiative and drive to develop both professionally and personally.

Explore SilcoTek Job Opportunities - Current Open Positions

Manufacturing/QC Inspector Technicians

(2 positions available)

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing/QC Inspector Technician is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction through their thorough examination of SilcoTek^® treated customer supplied parts prior to shipment. This position requires a high level of detail, acute observation skills and analytical thinking. They are also responsible for understanding and being able to assist in other areas of the production process.

Qualifications Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Previous QC or inspection experience preferred. Experience working in a machine shop or manufacturing environment is a plus. Microsoft Word and Excel skills required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Good mechanical skills and ability to be cross trained in basic skills of related functions within operational area
Good analytical skills and ability to execute experimental plans with minimal supervision at higher levels of expertise
Able to make some independent decisions & identify problems with processes as higher levels of expertise are attained. Basic understanding of process improvements Statistical Product Control (SPC) Design of Experiments (DOE)
Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Good communication skills and ability to work well with others in a team environment
Able to operate basic equipment
Able to read drawings of customer-supplied parts
General knowledge of computer system functions and use, including basic computer skills (Word and Excel)

Practice safe working procedures and follow guidelines specified by the Environmental Health and Safety Department

Starting wages between $15 to $20/hr. based on applicable work experience.

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Manufacturing/Shipping Technicians

(2 positions available)

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing/Shipping Technicians main focus is ensuring customer satisfaction through the accurate and thorough processing of customer shipments. This position is responsible for maintaining proper certifications and clearances to allow SilcoTek^® to ship all domestic and international orders flawlessly avoiding customer disappointments. They are also responsible for understanding and being able to assist in other areas of the production process. This position entails a high level of detail, acute observation skills, analytical and mechanical skills.

Qualifications Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Previous shipping experience preferred. International and/or hazardous shipping experience a plus as well as experience working in a machine shop or manufacturing environment. Microsoft Word and Excel skills required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Good mechanical skills and ability to be cross trained in basic skills of related functions within operational area
Good analytical skills and ability to execute experimental plans with minimal supervision at higher levels of expertise
Able to make some independent decisions & identify problems with processes as higher levels of expertise are attained. Basic understanding of process improvements Statistical Product Control (SPC) Design of Experiments (DOE)
Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Good communication skills and ability to work well with others in a team environment
Able to operate basic equipment
Able to read drawings of customer-supplied parts
General knowledge of computer system functions and use, including basic computer skills (Word and Excel)

Practice safe working procedures and follow guidelines specified by the Environmental Health and Safety Department

Starting wages between $15 to $20/hr. based on applicable work experience.

SilcoTek^®‘s regular business hours are 8am – 5pm weekdays with varying hours and weekends as needed.

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Research Scientist -Semiconductor Sector

Job Summary:

Research and develop new coating technologies allowing for improved capabilities of existing product surfaces and potential new surface coatings and treatments with primary application to the needs of the semiconductor market. Coordinate with Marketing, Production, the SilcoTek Sales team and direct customers and/or users to identify and support new and existing technologies, which can be utilized to improve existing products and/or to develop new products within the semiconductor fabrication market. Identify, develop, troubleshoot, and implement processes improvements and technologies to increase quality and utilization of equipment.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Advanced degree in the Sciences or 7 years job experience in surface chemistry, chemical vapor deposition and/or materials science.
Minimum of 3 years developmental work in the related sciences fields.

Experience in semiconductor industry and/or CVD industry is a plus.
Experience with corrosion engineering is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Competent use of computers: operating systems, email, spreadsheets, word processing and database applications
Works well with others in a team environment
Light/Medium manufacturing environment, Laboratory environment, General office environment.
Knowledgeable in the use of apparatus and interpretation of data from surface characterization equipment such as FTIR, SEM, XPS, SIMS, and TEM.

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SilcoTek^® is a coating technology company dedicated to providing a work environment where "employees enjoy coming to work as much as going home" and where employees are passionate, enjoy working with each other, and work in an atmosphere based on mutual respect and trust.

Z.I.P. Code - Our daily code of conduct

Zero Disappointments: We coat your part perfectly and on time every time!
Integrity in all we do: We are honest and make data driven decisions. We protect the confidentiality of our business relationship.
Plus 1^™ customer service: We jump through hoops to make our customers happy! If we do not know the answer, we will admit it and work hard to find the answer.

SilcoTek's Core Values (FISHING!)

Fast Failure
In the Light
Servant Leadership
Honesty
Innovation
Never stop learning
Give it all you've got!

We offer the following benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accidental death insurance
401k plan
Paid time off
Reimbursement for continuing education and development programs
Regular bonuses
Family leave and maternity benefits
Company contributions toward child care costs
Fitness and recreational facilities and programs
Social activities throughout the year
Casual dress code

And much more!

SilcoTek is easily accessible.

A fraction of a mile off of Interstate-99, exit 78A
Within a few hours' driving distance of Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and the D.C. area
Twenty daily commuter flights in and out of University Park Airport

SilcoTek offers excellent benefits and provides a diverse, family-friendly work environment in a growing and energetic company. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements, specifying the job you are applying for to:

SilcoTek Human Resources Department

225 PennTech Dr.

Bellefonte, PA, 16823.

Resumes may also be faxed to (814) 353-1697.
Send your resume by e-mail to HR@SilcoTek.com.
No phone calls please.

SilcoTek is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.