R&D Engineer III or IV - Oxide Ceramics

About the role

The R&D Engineer III or IV provides 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.
• Takes a major role in projects to optimize and improve existing materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
• Led 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.
• Direct the activities of technicians.
• Coordinate pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

Compensation ranges: EIII: $103k - $136k / EIV: $112k - $155k

Pay

$112K-$155K

Schedule

On-site