Ceramics Engineer I

Doncasters Group • Groton, CT

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Doncasters has an exciting opportunity for a Ceramics Engineer to join their team in Groton, Connecticut. This is an entry-level role supporting aerospace investment casting manufacturing and the multiple uses of ceramic materials and components across the production process. The primary use of ceramics in investment casting is in building molds by repeatedly dipping the wax assembly of the geometry to be cast into various combinations and sequences of ceramic slurries and applying various grades of stucco. The company is a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, serving demanding industries like aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, automotive, and medical. With a heritage of nearly 250 years, Doncasters has a global reputation for technical excellence and innovation, operating across 20 sites worldwide with almost 3,000 employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ceramics Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering (or Equivalent Curriculum) or Equivalent Professional Experience
• Strong Analytical Skills to Evaluate Complex Datasets Involved in Material Formulations and Statistical Process Control
• Wide-Ranging Verbal and Written Communication Talents to Effectively Discuss Complex Technical Data in Engineering Settings, While Defining Reaction Plans, Standard Work and Step-by-Step Instructions for Operations

Nice To Haves

• Robot Programming Experience and Ability Preferred, or Ability to Learn Programming
• Basic knowledge of the Investment Casting Process (and Especially Nickel-Based Superalloys) is Preferred but not Required
• Proven track record in Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) castings experience in a Turbine Aerofoils industry
• Working knowledge of materials science, mechanical, or industrial engineering
• Specific investment casting experience

Responsibilities

• Ownership and Responsibility of the Manufacturing Process from Mold Building, Dewax, Mold Firing and Preparation for Casting
• Identification & Control of Key Process Variables
• Investigation & Process Optimization
• Operation, Automation, Program & Recipe Creation
• Partner with Operations to Understand Processes and Relationships to Testing and Verifications
• Perform Role in Accordance with Safety Requirements & Guidelines

Benefits

• An interesting and varied field to work in
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level