US Synthetic - R&D Engineer II

US Synthetic•Orem, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

US Synthetic has an immediate need for a R&D Engineer II located in Orem, UT. The R&D Engineer III will conduct research associated with high temperature-high pressure diamond sintering. 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
2+ years engineering experience since obtaining undergraduate degree
Six-Sigma brown belt certification
Demonstrated understanding and experience with Problem-solving methodologies (scientific method, PDCA)
Demonstrated understanding and experience with Lean manufacturing principles
Demonstrated understanding and experience with Statistical methods & software (JMP)
Demonstrated understanding and experience with DOE (Design of Experiments)
Functional work in problem-solving teams
Lives the USS values
Capable of working with others in cross-functional teams
Shares knowledge and data with others

Nice To Haves

4+ years’ experience since obtaining undergraduate degree
An advanced degree (MS, PhD)
Six-Sigma black belt certification
Ability to work with others in a cross functional team
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

Responsibilities

Lead and 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 team 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