US Synthetic - R&D Engineer I

US Synthetic•Orem, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

US Synthetic has an immediate need for a Research Engineer or Scientist located in Orem, UT. The Engineer or Scientist will work closely with customers, peers, process engineers, and production personnel to improve existing products and develop novel super-hard materials.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Nice To Haves

2+ years experience since obtaining undergraduate degree
An advanced degree (MS, PhD)
Ability to work with others in a cross functional team.
Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (scientific method, PDCA)
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Knowledge of statistical methods
Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments)
Proficient with statistical software (JMP)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of hard materials (diamond, WC-Co, ceramics, etc)
Knowledge of high-pressure experimental methods
Knowledge of high-pressure diamond synthesis and/or sintering
Knowledge of cemented tungsten carbide applications in HTHP tooling and polycrystalline diamond products
Knowledge of powder metallurgy processes
Experience testing and evaluating material properties and microstructure (SEM, EDS, XRD, ICP, etc.)
Ability to create and give effective presentations to both small and large groups of people
Experience with numerical methods (FEA, PFC)
Creative
Innovative
Self-motivated
Trust: Demonstrate belief in others
Fun: Enjoy life
Respect: Genuinely value everyone
Openness: Provide access to people and information
Growth: Improve continuously
Service: Give of yourself
Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)

Responsibilities

Work in team-based environment to develop and execute experiments.
Generate new ideas and concepts aligned to meet customer needs.
Conduct novel research associated with high temperature/high-pressure (HTHP) sintering of diamond and related materials.
Use statistical methods to design experiments and analyze results.
Develop theories for understanding, characterizing, and organizing experimental results into systematic and meaningful patterns.
Evaluate material performance with laboratory testing (abrasion, impact, thermal stability, etc.), microstructural characterization (SEM, EDS, XRD, ICP, etc.), and non-destructive methods.
Document experimental methods and results.
Capture and share useable knowledge in trade-off curves.
Present new learning to R&D group and customers.
Work with cross functional teams to transfer concepts to a production environment.
Engage in continuous improvement of research and development systems.
Attend conferences and visit customers to problem-solve shoulder to shoulder.
Failure and root cause analysis of existing products.