R&D Engineer III - Oxide Ceramics

CoorsTek • Golden, CO

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About The Position

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.
• Master’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science preferred or related Engineering field, and at least three years relevant experience.
• 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

• CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

What This Job Offers

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