Application Engineer - Polishing & Lapping

As a Senior Engineer / Assistant Manager / Manager in Polishing & Lapping Application Engineering, your role involves delivering technical leadership, supporting process optimization, and driving innovation in precision surface finishing applications. You will be the subject matter expert for polishing and lapping technologies, covering equipment selection, process parameters, tooling, and quality control. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide expert guidance on the selection, operation, and maintenance of polishing/lapping machines - Optimize processes to achieve target surface finish, flatness, and dimensional tolerances for metals, ceramics, and glass - Drive development and qualification of new polishing and lapping equipment - Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues, and recommend corrective actions - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, yield, and process consistency - Evaluate and qualify new equipment, abrasives, pads, slurries, and other consumables - Interface with vendors and suppliers to stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and process innovations - Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process specifications, and technical documentation **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline - 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience with polishing and lapping machines in a high-precision manufacturing environment - Experience with both single-side and double-side lapping/polishing systems - In-depth knowledge of surface finishing principles, abrasive selection, process control, and metrology The company values individuals with strong problem-solving skills, ability to lead technical discussions and projects, excellent communication, collaboration abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on precision manufacturing.,