R&D Technician (Night Shift)

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International were pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Research & Development (R&D) Technician youll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the worlds energy systems to make them more resilient efficient and reliable.

Based at our global headquarters in Houston TX the R&D Technician supports the operation development and continuous improvement of MetOxs advanced superconducting wire manufacturing and lamination processes. This role supports R&D process scale-up MOCVD development activities equipment operation process documentation quality testing and experimental execution within a fast-paced research and development environment.

The R&D Technician works closely with scientists engineers and manufacturing teams to support next-generation HTS technology development and manufacturing readiness activities. The ideal candidate is hands-on detail-oriented and comfortable supporting evolving technologies equipment and processes within a rapidly scaling technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process & Equipment Operations

• • Operates and supports pilot-scale manufacturing and equipment used in the development of HTS wire and related processes.
  • Assists with setup operation monitoring and shutdown of R&D and process equipment.
  • Supports execution of experimental trials process development activities and engineering evaluations.
  • Maintains safe and organized operation of laboratory pilot line and process areas.
  • Assists with equipment troubleshooting maintenance and basic repairs.

• Documentation & Procedure Development
  • Develops updates and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) work instructions and process documentation.
  • Documents process observations deviations and troubleshooting findings to support engineering analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Assists with data collection organization and reporting on MOCVD development programs.
  • Supports continuous improvement of documentation practices to improve process consistency repeatability and manufacturing readiness.
• Quality Control & Testing Support
  • Supports operation of quality control and characterization equipment used to evaluate process and product performance.
  • Assists with sample preparation measurement collection and documentation activities.
  • Helps maintain calibration organization and readiness of QC equipment and testing areas.
  • Supports engineers and scientists by providing accurate and timely process and test data.
• Continuous Improvement & Technical Support
  • Assists with root cause investigations corrective actions and process optimization activities.
  • Supports development fabrication and assembly of fixtures tooling and experimental components.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with R&D Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to support program objectives and technology development.
  • Supports additional operational technical and facility-related activities as needed within a rapidly growing environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Chemistry Materials Science Physics Engineering Technology Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing laboratory pilot production or research and development environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with vacuum systems semiconductor manufacturing energy technology or industrial process environments.
• Experience supporting thin film manufacturing vapor deposition lamination coating web handling or advanced materials processes.
• Familiarity with quality control SPC 6-sigma metrology or analytical characterization.
• Experience supporting pilot-scale manufacturing or process development programs.
• Mechanical fabrication electrical instrumentation or machine shop experience is a plus.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and process records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures with consistency.
• Ability to learn new equipment processes and technical concepts quickly.
• Strong organizational communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach to execution and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands: Frequent standing walking reaching with arms using hands talking and hearing. Some sitting climbing stooping crawling or crouching will be needed. Frequent lifting/carrying/moving of up to 10 pounds will be needed and in some instances lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds will be required manually transport a load up to 75 lbs. apply up to 100-foot pounds of torque. The ability to adjust vision focus from near to far and peripheral is needed as well as the ability to distinguish the difference in colors.

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

• Health dental and vision available on the first day of employment
• 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
• Educational reimbursement
• And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.