R&D Materials Engineer

Pacific Industrial Development•Adamstown, MD

1d•$65,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering team is responsible for developing and manufacturing advanced technical ceramic materials and products for a variety of applications and industries, including 5G communications, aerospace, military & defense, battery technology, medical and several other advanced technologies. The Engineering team works to develop new materials which supports these technology sectors and with the Manufacturing Operations team to deliver world-class quality products to the market. We are seeking an entry level or experienced Materials / Ceramic Engineer to join our Engineering team and play a critical role in support of the development and manufacture of advanced technical ceramic materials and products.

Requirements

BS or MS in Ceramic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other related Engineering disciplines
The ideal candidate will have Ceramic R&D, Process or Manufacturing experience
Core engineering principles; detail oriented and metrics driven
Team player with strong process understanding and process improvement capabilities
Six Sigma or other problem-solving methodologies and experience
Must be a U.S. person.

Responsibilities

Develop new or enhanced ceramic materials and processes related to specific areas of manufacturing such as ceramic powder synthesis and powder processing, ceramic body forming, ceramic sintering, and post foundry production operations to provide products that meet form, fit and function for our customers.
Define and/or recommend processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, and review processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of ceramic products.
May be involved in any part of the manufacturing cycle or development of product.
Coordinate the design requirements and collaborate with Sales and Quality to ensure processing and production capabilities.
Compile and evaluate material characteristics and electrical test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications. May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment technology, tooling and tooling design, kiln and firing techniques and associated refractory materials.
Implement improvements, make process changes through established change controls, and ensure the processes meet required yields and material performance requirements.
Responsible for defining and establishing process documentation, including work instructions and process controls.
Collaborate with the Manufacturing teams to support required KPIs, goals and objectives and make problem solving a priority to support Manufacturing.