Ceramics Engineer Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in ceramic materials processes and applications at our industrial manufacturing facility. This role is critical in advancing our material technologies optimizing production processes and supporting new product development.
Serve as the technical lead for all ceramic materials and processing activities.
Lead material selection formulation and characterization efforts to meet performance cost and reliability goals.
Oversee the design development and optimization of ceramic manufacturing processes including forming firing glazing and finishing.
Work with R&D quality production and procurement teams to scale up lab developments into full-scale manufacturing.
Develop and implement process controls and material specifications to ensure consistent product quality.
Analyze failures and conduct root-cause investigations related to ceramic components and processes.
Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
Interface with suppliers customers and external labs for technical collaborations and material sourcing.
Maintain documentation including technical reports test results and manufacturing instructions.
Bachelors degree in Ceramics Engineering Materials Science or related field (Masters or PhD preferred).
Five-plus years of experience in ceramic materials engineering in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of ceramic materials science thermomechanical behavior and processing methods.
Hands-on experience with ceramic forming techniques (e.g. slip casting pressing extrusion) sintering and glazing.
Proficiency in materials characterization tools (SEM XRD TGA etc.).
Experience in a broad range of industrial ceramic material systems produced from boron carbide alumina nitride alumina silica zirconia silicon nitride and silicon carbide.
Knowledge of kiln systems
Deep understanding of phase diagrams
Familiarity with Six Sigma lean manufacturing and SPC a plus
Due to the nature of the position all candidates must be US Citizens
Offered health dental and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; long term disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. Leave programs include Vacation and PTO time off paid holidays as well as other types such as bereavement and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Salary range 140-175K/yr Depending on Experience
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