Job TitleR&D Engineer IV
Provides engineering support and technical guidance to material, product, and process development programs.
Roles & Responsibilities:- Designs and coordinates the execution of engineering experiments on new materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
- Leads projects to optimize and improve existing materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
- Directs project plan development, execution and reporting activities for multiple projects to support CoorsTek project management activities.
- Devises complex research methods and approves release of documented results and procedures.
- Works collaboratively with the Operations and Commercial sectors of the company, being responsible for guidance on important issues in his or her areas of expertise.
- Recommends new or upgrades to existing process and test equipment and conducts commissioning activities.
- Promotes the company's safety culture and initiates continuous improvement efforts.
- Directs the efforts of technicians.
- Mentors early-career technical staff.
- Independently coordinates pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes.
Position Specific Physical Requirements: Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment in designated areas.
Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Expert 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.
Job Requirements:Education:Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, or related Physical Science or Engineering, and at least seven years relevant experience
Or: Master's degree in Materials Science, or related Physical Science or Engineering, with five years of relevant experience
Or: PhD degree in Materials Science, or related Physical Science or Engineering, with three years of relevant experience
Target Hiring Range: USD 0.00 - USD 0.00
Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.
