Research Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Conducts laboratory research.
• Analyzes samples.
• Issues project reviews and final reports.
• Evaluates new raw materials.
• Determines best use of recycled and scrap materials.
• Conducts research and development projects.
• Provides plant and process assistance.
• Plans and implements new or alternate raw material strategies.
• Produces technical reports and presentations.
• Maximizes the benefits of data collection, including production data and QA data.
• Verifies the need of current data collection, collects new data as needed, and sets up review processes for the data to create information needed to run the processes, and verifies the quality.
• Optimizes the methods of data collection to minimize the cost required for collection, analysis, retention, and retrieval.
• Solves manufacturing process issues through experimental evaluations, including modifications to the processes and product formulas, under the guidance of research.
• Acts as the liaison between the plant and the research group.
• Supports the efforts around work trials, troubleshooting, and modeling the plant process at the ATRC (R&D facility) pilot plant.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Engineering or Material Science.
• Requires knowledge of development process, material science/chemistry, forming and firing processes, refractory materials, and refractory applications.
• Requires motivation and ingenuity.
• Requires three (3) years experience in development or process engineering including ceramics, materials science, or related research.

About the Role

HWI, a member of Calderys, is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence. We’re actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people — particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.

For more information, visit https://thinkhwi.com/.