R&D Technician I

CoorsTek, Inc. • Golden, CO

1d • Onsite

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. Responsible for sample preparation including pressing, firing, cutting and polishing technical ceramics. Additionally responsible for performing analytical tasks, and supporting processes in the development/pilot production of high-quality ceramics.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 3 years related work experience or Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related work experience.
• Intermediate math and writing skills and basic statistics knowledge required.
• Able to generate basic technical reports.
• Understands basic ceramic science principles for materials related to assigned projects and contributes appropriate observations and offers solutions.
• Possess the ability to use the computer system for basic departmental functions.
• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Exhibits effective cooperation and communication skills to effectively work within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Experience with lapping and polishing systems preferred but not required.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works under limited supervision following approved work instructions in the creation and/or analysis of high-quality ceramic products with a focus on lapping and polishing.
• Assists in analyzing data, systems, processes, product or equipment, utilizing engineering principles; reporting results to customers or leadership as required.
• Works independently on assigned projects, creating technical reports as required as well as identifying and suggesting solutions.
• Performs data gathering tasks requiring the use and application of appropriate software to accurately maintain specified records of technical data.
• Interacts with internal customers; assists in reviewing or reporting findings of the analysis of ceramics or related materials.
• Exhibits troubleshooting skills on specific equipment in area of responsibility; cleans and performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Cross trained on equipment and process operations and complies with customer specifications as well as quality and safety standards.

What This Job Offers

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