R&D Engineer III or IV - Oxide Ceramics

About the Role

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 field.
• Hands on oxide ceramic materials formulation and processing experience highly preferred.

Skills

• 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.

Pay & Schedule

• LEVEL: We are open to this role being a level III or IV based on the selected candidate's education, experience, technical skills, and overall qualifications.
• COMPENSATION RANGES: EIII: $103k - $136k / EIV: $112k - $155k
• LOCATION: Golden, CO (on-site)