R&D Engineer III - Oxide Ceramics

CoorsTek, Inc. • Golden, CO

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About The Position

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title R&D Engineer III - Oxide Ceramics As the R&D Engineer III, you will provide engineering support and technical guidance to material, product, and process development programs. This role focuses on oxide ceramics formulation and processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science preferred or related Engineering field, and at least five years relevant experience.
• Or: Master’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science preferred or related Engineering field, and at least three years relevant experience.
• Or: PhD degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science preferred or related Engineering filed.
• Advanced knowledge of ceramic materials and processing.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented person necessary.
• Team player.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

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.
• Take a major role in projects to optimize and improve existing materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
• Leads individual project plan development, execution and reporting activities to support CoorsTek project management activities.
• Devise advanced research methods and documents results and procedures.
• Exercises responsibility for multiple pieces of processing and/or analytical equipment.
• Recommend new or upgrades to existing process and test equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations and Commercial sectors of the company, providing guidance in his or her areas of expertise.
• Promote the company’s safety culture and continuous improvement efforts.
• Direct the activities of technicians.
• Coordinate pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes.

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 & MORE!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level