Research Engineer / Technician on Surface Coating Technology

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves conducting laboratory research on metallic and ceramic environmental barrier coatings (EBCs). The research focuses on EBCs applied to ceramic matrix composites using plasma spray technology. The role is based at the University of British Columbia and reports to Dr. Rizhi Wang.

Requirements

• Graduation from a technical college or institute and a minimum two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, preferably from a Canadian university
• At least two years of research experience in ceramic coatings, plasma spray processes, or ceramic composite materials

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory research on metallic and ceramic environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) applied to ceramic matrix composites using plasma spray technology
• Perform literature review
• Design experiments
• Process EBCs
• Conduct mechanical and thermal testing
• Perform metallurgical and microstructural characterization using optical and electron microscopy techniques
• Interact regularly with industrial collaborators
• Provide written and verbal project reporting
• Demonstrate and show operating sequences of equipment and instrumentation to users

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees