R&D Engineer I

Forge Nano • Thornton, CO

1d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Forge Nano Inc, is a fast growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coatings across a wide range of markets. The R&D team, responsible for internal and customer driven materials research and development, as well as equipment demonstrations, is seeking a talented entry-level process engineer to work with laboratory-scale equipment for powder processing. This position covers a broad range of duties including materials processing, instrumentation assembly and upkeep, instrumentation and materials development and general laboratory management. This is an on-site, hands-on job in a collaborative laboratory environment.

Requirements

• AS or BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials, or related science/engineering fields.
• 2+ years hand-on/laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

• Self-driven problem-solving skills
• Team collaboration and communication skills
• Powder handling experience
• Semiconductor Fab experience
• Experience with vacuum equipment, glove box operation, thin-film deposition & coatings; CVD and/or ALD are a plus.
• Experience in an industrial company that conducted materials development and advanced materials manufacturing.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Use scientific and engineering principles to process new and existing coating chemistries, composite materials and products. This activity requires executing process runs or discovery experiments in accordance with established experimental plans.
• Execute thin film coating experiments using atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment to create new composite materials. Help plan and develop new processes for applying coatings to powders and objects involving low vacuum processing, bench top chemistry, powder handling, glove box work, and testing of new equipment.
• Perform tasks relating to assembly and maintenance of vacuum systems and thin film equipment. Learn how essential process equipment functions and complete tasks including materials production, equipment testing, and equipment maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with scientists, other process engineers and technicians to perform experimental planning, execution, and reporting tasks.
• Keep a neat and orderly record of all work done. Maintain data and records as necessary to support patent applications for innovative products.
• Create/edit/maintain necessary documentation for procedures, processes, and best-known-methods including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation & recipes.
• Maintain a safe work environment and staying OSHA compliant with relevant safety training.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, generous PTO, FSA, HSA with qualifying medical plan, numerous voluntary benefits and 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree