Job Title: Process Engineer
Date Posted: January 26, 2026
Department/Group: Engineering
Location: State College, PA
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Type: Full time: 1st Shift
About TRS Technologies
TRS Technologies, a subsidiary of TAYCA Corporation, is a world leader in piezoelectric materials technology. We offer advanced piezoelectric materials to meet our customers’ most challenging specifications. Working directly with our customers, we develop and manufacture high performance and high tolerance components designed to requirements. At TRS, you will be part of a team delivering custom solutions for our customers in Medical Ultrasound, Semiconductor, Industrial sensors, and other industries. In your work, you will define the future of piezoelectric technology.
TRS Technologies offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, health benefits and retirement plan.
TRS Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
The Process Engineer position performs a variety of assignments in developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner. Investigates and resolves work-in-process problems. Recommends and implements improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization, and related matters. Monitors assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards. Investigates problems and recommends solutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Needs to be a punctual, dependable and conscientious team player
o Active manufacturing, quality and engineering representative for assigned areas.
- Lead in Quality issue resolution both internal to TRS manufacturing processes and in external Customer reported issues.
- Assist and lead manufacturing personnel in process/equipment problem solving and attainment of production goals.
- Apply Lean methodologies for continual improvement of processes.
- Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing and Customers to ensure successful launch and stability of new products and processes at TRS.
- Assure safe operating procedures and conditions are maintained.
- Assist and participate in ISO certifications.
- Maintain product/process specification and procedures.
- Maintain effective cost reduction programs via process/product modifications and development.
- Provide expedient reaction to problems with root cause analysis, containment actions, corrective actions and preventative actions.
- Collaborate with and operators, technicians and other personnel to optimize processes.
- Attain in-depth knowledge of processes, equipment and products.
- Review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new production/processing equipment. Prepare financial reviews for justification of new equipment.
- Review and modify process specifications as required.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
o Education: Engineering degree in Process, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering required
- Knowledge of Six Sigma/Statistics and/or LEAN Manufacturing a plus.
- Experience with Minitab, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Basic English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension)
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization, particularly Manufacturing, Planning, and R&D
- Experience in manufacturing/production area a plus.
- Occasional travel to customers/vendors.
- Willingness and ability to perform each manufacturing job associated with the assigned department.
- Ability to perform in a high-energy, team-oriented environment. Should demonstrate the ability to logically approach and solve problems.
- Fluency in speaking and writing in English.
- Ability to communicate with co-workers, managers, and supervisor
- Ability to use and read schematics/blueprints/work instructions
- Self-motivated with the ability to practice teamwork and be safety oriented in a factory environment.
- Work with little or no supervision throughout shift.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS /Work Environment
This job will be performed in a Manufacturing Environment.
Physical – Must be able to manipulate parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
