Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Formulates and executes project plans within the Coating Solution Center (CSC) under limited guidance from Sr. Project Engineers.
• Leads individual project activities for PVD/thermal spray application and parameter development, product support and validation (system acceptance tests).
• Ensures project assignments meet established technical requirements, budget, and time schedules. This includes guidance in the use of equipment and materials used in the spray process, testing for coating properties, and product evaluation.
• Oversees the maintenance and organization of spray test results and documentation.
• Keeps stakeholders informed of the status of assigned projects maintaining direct contact with Oerlikon Metco sales, materials and equipment business lines.
• Generates project proposal activities including quotations, scheduling, and specifying the required project tasks and goals; inclusive of designing test plans and performing thermal spray processing. Required to prepare technical reports and/or presentations for review.
• Evaluates metallurgical coating samples and reports for design intent; assessing coating specifications and if requirements were achieved.
• Maintains strict adherence to Oerlikon Metco internal procedures and safety regulations pertaining to thermal spraying and coating evaluation.
• Position may require travel to support CSC activities including on-site knowledge transfers, customer service issues, thermal spray system support and acceptance tests.
• Guides thermal spray operators within the CSC and supports knowledge transfers to various departments within Oerlikon Metco.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or mechanical engineering
• 3 years job experience in thermal spray or PVD coating technologies
• Master's degrees preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Highly developed quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills
• Comprehensive and current knowledge of coating technologies and techniques
• Strong business acumen and ability to apply engineering science
• Must be proficient in using business and communications software (preferably Word, Excel, PowerPoint, common Windows operating systems, and Outlook)
• Ability to travel 30% travel may be required

Qualifications

• Comprehensive and current knowledge of coating technologies and techniques
• Strong business acumen and ability to apply engineering science
• Must be proficient in using business and communications software (preferably Word, Excel, PowerPoint, common Windows operating systems, and Outlook)

Skills

• Thermal spray and PVD coating technologies
• Project management
• Technical writing and reporting
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Coating property testing
• Customer communication and stakeholder management
• Thermal spraying safety protocols

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program

Pay

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range.

Schedule

Our schedule is flexible and can accommodate remote work for certain positions.