Ceramic Materials Technician — Hands-on Lab Innovator

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

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.