Ceramic Materials Technician

Utility; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Global is seeking a Technician - Ceramic Materials at its Advanced Technology Center in Englewood, CO. You will support materials evaluation, cell fabrication, testing, and characterization, with opportunities to contribute to process development and optimization.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail‑oriented and capable of maintaining accurate documentation while supporting multiple projects across the Center. A strong commitment to laboratory safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical/ Ceramic Engineering, Chemistry or related field
• Experience in a lab or hands-on technical environment with materials evaluation, process development, fabrication, testing or characterization
• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques (SEM/EDS, XRD, dilatometry)
• Strong attention to detail with reproducible data records
• Willingness to troubleshoot equipment and learn new techniques
• Clear written and verbal communication and collaboration across technical teams
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and maintain lab safety and quality

Responsibilities

• Prepare ceramic slurries, pastes, coatings and other formulations; perform batching and routine testing
• Fabricate cells and perform thermal processing trials including coating, drying and sintering
• Troubleshoot lab equipment and processes; help develop and validate new methods
• Set up and run standardized cell tests and material characterization; analyze data
• Maintain thorough records of procedures, conditions, sample histories and test results
• Maintain organized lab environment and ensure safety and quality practices
• Collaborate across the Cell Development team and other groups at the center

Skills

Attention to detail

Written/verbal communication

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Hands-on fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related

Tools

SEM/EDS

XRD

Dilatometry

Job description

Join Utility Global

At Utility, we’re reimagining what’s possible.

Our breakthrough H2Gen® technology transforms undesirable industrial by-products into clean energy and sustainable fuels and feedstocks, helping hard-to-abate industries decarbonize without compromise. We’re building systems and solutions that will power a zero-carbon future by turning what the world doesn’t want into clean energy it needs most.

But technology alone doesn’t change the world.

People do.

We’re building a team as bold as our mission. Engineers and scientists, designers and operators, storytellers and strategists all united by a shared belief: that the undesirable can become invaluable, and that industrial decarbonization can be both practical and economical.

At Utility, we see possibilities where others see limits. We believe progress happens when diverse minds collaborate toward a cleaner, smarter, more resilient world.

If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career, join us and help build what’s next.

The Company

Utility Global is redefining how the world makes and uses energy. Through its breakthrough H₂Gen® technology, Utility transforms industrial off-gases and biogases into clean energy and sustainable fuels and feedstocks, helping industries decarbonize without compromise. The company’s proprietary technology delivers a scalable, economic pathway to a zero-carbon future, positioning Utility as a leader in the industrial decarbonization revolution.

About This Role

We are seeking a Technician - Ceramic Materials to support the development of Utility’s ceramic electrochemical materials at our Advanced Technology Center in Englewood, Colorado. This hands‑on role will support materials evaluation, cell fabrication, testing, and characterization, with opportunities to contribute to process development, troubleshooting, method validation, and optimization.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with their hands, learning new processes, and solving practical technical problems. They take pride in executing experiments carefully, maintaining exceptional documentation, and generating reliable, reproducible data. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to laboratory safety and quality while supporting multiple projects across the Advanced Technology Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Materials Preparation and Evaluation: Prepare ceramic slurries, pastes, coatings, and other material formulations through batching, mixing, and routine qualification testing
• Cell Fabrication and Processing: Execute cell fabrication and thermal processing trials, including coating application, drying, and sintering experiments
• Process and Equipment Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot issues with laboratory equipment, fabrication methods, and material processing procedures. Assist with developing and validating new methods and improving existing processes
• Cell Testing and Characterization: Set up and execute standardized cell tests and materials characterization procedures. Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data, and communicate key observations and results to project stakeholders
• Documentation and Data Integrity: Maintain thorough, accurate, and organized records of experimental procedures, processing conditions, sample histories, laboratory notebooks, chemical inventories, and test results
• Laboratory Operations and Safety: Maintain an organized laboratory environment, support equipment upkeep, and follow established safety procedures and quality practices
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively across the Cell Development team and other groups within the Advanced Technology Center, adapting to changing project priorities and supporting a range of technical activities

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field
• Experience in a laboratory or hands‑on technical environment involving materials evaluation, process development, fabrication, testing, or characterization. Relevant academic research, internships, and industry experience will be considered
• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM/EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), dilatometry, or other relevant analytical methods
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, reproducible experimental records and organized datasets
• Practical problem‑solving skills and a willingness to troubleshoot equipment, learn new techniques, and work through unfamiliar technical challenges
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a strong commitment to laboratory safety and quality

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ceramic greenforming processes, such as tape casting, isostatic pressing, extrusion, or related forming methods
• Familiarity with ceramic processing and post‑processing techniques, including coating application, drying, sintering, and brazing
• Experience with inorganic materials characterization, physical property measurements, or microstructural analysis
• Exposure to experimental design, statistical analysis, data processing, or method validation
• Experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment, developing fabrication methods, or investigating unexpected experimental results
• Demonstrated aptitude for hands‑on fabrication, mechanical assembly, equipment modification, or practical experimentation

Utility Global was created to bring forth sustainable business solutions, enabling an affordable energy transition to a low‑carbon world. This is our passion, our drive and the reason we exist. Our team of experts combines the best of world‑renowned technical proficiency and respected leadership with many decades of industry experience.

Our proprietary eXEROTM technology platform, extensive patent portfolio and successful track record of taking technology to engineering to market has produced an unparalleled competitive edge for us—and most importantly for our customers, investors and partners.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.