Materials Science Engineering Technician

About This Role

Support R&D for new product and process development in cemented carbide materials by operating industrial sintering furnaces and conducting powder characterization testing at a Technology Center. This role involves hands-on tasks and collaboration with a team to ensure product quality and contribute to manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support product and process development, quality, manufacturing, and EHS through the development and production of cemented carbide powders
• Support hardmetal blank production through active preventive maintenance and operation of sintering furnaces and auxiliary equipment
• Perform powder characterization testing to ensure product conforms to metallurgical specifications
• Document and share test results with the team
• Strictly adhere to standard procedures developed at the Technology Center
• Communicate with technical staff to resolve questions around job submissions as needed
• Cross-train on other process areas within the department, including extrusion and injection molding to provide support for changes in manufacturing workload
• Lift and position moderate-weight equipment

Requirements

• Good attention to detail
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 3 years of experience in a technical field or manufacturing, or an associate degree
• 3 years of experience in a technical field or manufacturing preferred; will also consider associate degree

Nice to Have

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Proactive approach for safety and continuous improvement
• Focus on exceptional customer experience
• Knowledge of ceramic or metal powder processing techniques, including pressing and sintering
• Practical experience with industrial furnaces, preferably in the powdered metals industry
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, vacuum pump technology, and Human Machine Interface programming

Skills

* Required skills