Research Engineer II

About Us

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory research and analyze samples.
• Issue project reviews and final reports.
• Evaluate new raw materials and determine best use of recycled and scrap materials.
• Conduct research and development projects.
• Provide plant and process assistance.
• Plan and implement new or alternate raw material strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Maximize the benefits of data collection, including production data and QA data. Verify the need for current data collection, collect new data as needed, and set up review processes for the data to create information needed to run the processes and verify quality.
• Optimize methods of data collection to minimize costs required for collection, analysis, retention, and retrieval.
• Solve manufacturing process issues through experimental evaluations, including modifications to processes and product formulas, under research guidance.
• Act as the liaison between the plant and the research group. Support efforts around work trials, troubleshooting, and modeling the plant process at the ATRC (R&D facility) pilot plant.

Requirements

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

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs.