R&D Engineer I or II - Oxide Ceramics
About The Position
As the R&D Engineer, you will provide engineering support and technical guidance to material, product, and process development programs. This role involves conducting engineering experiments on new materials, products, processes, and/or procedures, and participating significantly in projects to optimize and improve existing ones. You will contribute to project plan development, execution, and reporting, devise basic research methods, and document results and procedures. The role requires operating process and test equipment with an understanding of functionality based on underlying engineering principles, and exercising responsibility for specific pieces of processing and/or analytical equipment. Collaboration with the Operations and Commercial sectors, participation in the company’s safety culture and continuous improvement efforts, and undertaking further training to improve skills are also key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science preferred or related Engineering field.
- A minimum of one (1) year of relevant industry experience, which may include internship, co-op, or other applicable hands-on experience.
- Sound knowledge of mathematics, statistics, engineering science and ceramic processing.
- Knowledge of ceramic materials and processing.
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized and detail oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Hands on oxide ceramic materials formulation and processing experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct engineering experiments on new materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
- Participate significantly in projects to optimize and improve existing materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
- Contribute to project plan development, execution and reporting activities to support CoorsTek project management activities.
- Devise basic research methods and documents results and procedures.
- Operate process and test equipment with an understanding of functionality based on underlying engineering principles.
- Exercise responsibility for specific pieces of processing and/or analytical equipment.
- Work collaboratively with the Operations and Commercial sectors of the company.
- Participate in the company’s safety culture and continuous improvement efforts.
- Undertake further training to improve skills.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
- Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
- Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
- Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
- Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Mentorship Program
- Community & Volunteer Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
