Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a global company with operations in over ten countries.  

Pentagon is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. 

Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. 

Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team.  

Summary: 

Pentagon Technologies seeks a Thermal Spray Engineer to join our team in a pivotal, technically sophisticated, customer-facing capacity. This role spearheads the introduction of new parts and processes and oversees engineering change control to support operations. The ideal candidate is resourceful, decisive, and adept at independent problem-solving within a fast-paced environment. Organized and professional, they will represent our company before customers, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide daily engineering support to production to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of customer orders.
• Lead customer-facing initiatives, including new part and process development and qualification projects.
• Design and execute test coupons and analyses; leverage familiarity with lab equipment and techniques such as IC, outgassing, ICP‑MS, SEM, EDX, TOC, adhesion testing, thickness measurement, and etch rate evaluation.
• Drive customer satisfaction by managing escalations to resolution.
• Develop chemical processes, mechanical designs, and robotic programs.
• Conduct risk assessments, including DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Interpret engineering drawings and documents to develop precision cleaning, surface enhancement (e.g., grit blast, twin-wire arc spray, plasma/thermal coatings), and measurement procedures that meet customer specifications.
• Provide technical training to internal teams on precision cleaning, surface enhancement methods, and equipment/metrology operations and maintenance.
• Maintain and update Process Control Plans to manage quality variation for customer-supplied materials.
• Implement and oversee Statistical Process Control and Measurement System Analysis programs; review process data, identify trends, and execute corrective actions.
• Stay current on technical literature to innovate and develop new processes and ideas.

Your Experiences, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred), with a minimum of six years of engineering experience.
• Strong analytical ability and advanced mathematics proficiency; skilled in spreadsheet/database management, general computing, and statistical reasoning.
• ASQ Certification, Six Sigma, and/or Lean Manufacturing credentials are a plus.
• Experience in plasma coating is required
• Experience with semiconductor equipment is preferred.
• Completion of JMP (statistical software) training is required.

Perks of Working at Pentagon Technologies 
 
At the end of the day, our strength comes from our people, and we are determined to recognize and promote your wellbeing—be it professionally, financially, physically, or mentally. 

• Generous PTO 

• 401K program with employer matching contribution 

• Health, dental, vision Insurance (with generous employer contribution) 

• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (fully employer paid) 

• Life and AD&D (employer paid & voluntary option) 

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) 

Be advised that Pentagon Technologies does not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates who do not reside near the posted location will be responsible for covering all relocation costs. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that they will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in relocating to the area if selected for the role. 

Pentagon Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. 
 
To all recruitment agencies: Pentagon Technologies does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias, Pentagon Technologies employees or any other company location. Pentagon Technologies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Pentagon Technologies will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Pentagon Technologies explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 

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