Project Engineer
Oerlikon•Westbury, NY
•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a Project Engineer for our Westbury, NY facility. In this role, under limited guidance, supports the R&D organization by researching, evaluating, selecting and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in testing and solving technical problems pertaining to thermal spray application development, system acceptance tests, and product validation projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in materials science or mechanical engineering
- 3 years job experience in thermal spray or PVD coating technologies
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Highly developed quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills
- Comprehensive and current knowledge of coating technologies and techniques
- Strong business acumen and ability to apply engineering science
- Must be proficient in using business and communications software (preferably Word, Excel, PowerPoint, common Windows operating systems, and Outlook)
- Ability to travel 30% travel may be required
Nice To Haves
- Master's degrees preferred
Responsibilities
- Formulates and executes project plans within the Coating Solution Center (CSC) under limited guidance from Sr. Project Engineers.
- Leads individual project activities for PVD/thermal spray application and parameter development, product support and validation (system acceptance tests). Additional support required for key account managers, materials and equipment business lines.
- Ensure project assignments meet established technical requirements, budget, and time schedules. This includes guidance in the use of equipment and materials used in the spray process, testing for coating properties, and product evaluation.
- Oversees the maintenance and organization of spray test results and documentation.
- Keeps stakeholders informed of the status of assigned projects maintaining direct contact with Oerlikon Metco sales, materials and equipment business lines.
- Generates project proposal activities including quotations, scheduling, and specifying the required project tasks and goals; inclusive of designing test plans and performing thermal spray processing. Required to prepare technical reports and/or presentations for review.
- Evaluates metallurgical coating samples and reports for design intent; assessing coating specifications and if requirements were achieved.
- Maintains strict adherence to Oerlikon Metco internal procedures and safety regulations pertaining to thermal spraying and coating evaluation.
- Position may require travel to support CSC activities including on-site knowledge transfers, customer service issues, thermal spray system support and acceptance tests.
- Guides thermal spray operators within the CSC and supports knowledge transfers to various departments within Oerlikon Metco.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- development opportunities
- competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums
- company sponsored HSA contributions
- Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
- Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options
- Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources
- Generous paid time off
- 12 paid company holidays
- Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
- 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
