Scientist

Minerals Technologies•Easton, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services. Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers. We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly. Minteq International Inc. is the premier supplier of engineered refractory lining systems, metallurgical wire products, bulk calcium and calcium alloy products, refractory measurement systems, and advanced carbon products. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Engineer / Scientist at our Easton, PA location. Based on education and experience, the Materials Engineer / Scientist is recognized as an expert in a particular field of technology, application, and/or development. Spends roughly equal amounts of time executing experiments and analyzing and reporting data. Join a dynamic and diverse Research & Development team on the cutting edge of monolithic refractory product development. The team is located in a fully staffed laboratory in the Lehigh Valley with the latest analytical instruments and refractory application equipment. If you are interested in developing advanced materials and the automated processes to apply those materials this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

BS in Science or Engineering (Materials) plus previous lab/field experience required.
Speaks, reads, writes, and understands local language – and English.
Ability to travel, sometimes frequently and/or for extended periods by air and car.
Ability to perform physical and chemical experiments and tests in a lab, pilot plant, or plant setting
Ability to operate a computer
Ability to lift at least 50lbs

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Science or Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages multiple projects without requiring detailed direction or frequent input from supervisor.
Primarily focused on New Product Development including the development of automated / robotic equipment for application and installation.
Conducts projects by planning and executing experiments in the lab, pilot plant or field, including the analysis, conclusions, implementation/deployment plans, and the communication of data across the business, partners, & customers.
Lead and supports projects.
Manages the completion of projects through others that they may or may not supervise directly.
Participates in preparing and delivering presentations to external customers and senior management.
Leads and promotes activities relating to key company initiatives: EHS, OE, Expense Reduction, and New Product Development.
Generates ideas for new technology development that support business growth plans
Promotes business area through involvement with technical associations and presentations.
Reviews competing technologies and develops technologies to support business strategy.
Reviews and understands intellectual properties landscape of technical area of focus (monolithic refractories, application methods, application equipment, automated & robotic equipment, steel processing, steel refining, etc.)