Metallurgical Technical Associate

PTA Plastics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PTA Plastics is seeking a Metallurgical Technical Associate to support sales and customers, alongside production and quality control teams. The role requires problem solving, data analysis, and coordination across departments to ensure product performance.

The candidate should hold a degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, or Materials Science Engineering with at least 2 years' related experience and familiarity with steel applications. Travel to US/Canada plants will be needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors or Masters in Chemical, Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role or educational equivalent.
• Experience in the steel industry is a plus, and strong Excel proficiency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical issues with existing products at production plants and customer sites.
• Develop and implement new products including new TDS, item numbers, BOMs, and high temperature testing.
• Assist Sales with RFQ process for Product Development.
• Provide product design/application training to Sales or Technical teams.

Skills

Steel experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

Job description

Metallurgical Technical Associate

The Metallurgical Technical Associate will report directly to the VP Strategy, R&D and will be responsible for providing technical support primarily to the sales team and customers. This position will also be expected to support the production plants and overall quality control system. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, motivated problem solver with excellent organization, time management, and decision-making skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solve technical issues or concerns with existing products at production plants and customer sites as required.


• Develop and implement new products including creating new TDS, item number, BOM and testing high temperature properties.


• Recommend product formulae to meet or exceed customer expectations (Product Quality Assurance).


• Review manufacturing techniques/processes to ensure proper application of raw materials.


• Assist Sales with RFQ system (for Product Development Process).


• Provide product design/application training to Sales or Technical teams when needed.


• Update sales & plant production teams regularly on status of customer requirements to ensure accurate flow of information.


• Communicate with internal departments as needed; Sales, Quality, Operations, Technical, Purchasing, Finance, Health and Safety, IT


• Travel to various locations within Canada and US to support production processes, observe applications and conduct trials at customer plants.


• Provide and present periodic customer process reports at customer locations.


• Analyze performance data from trials, evaluate mode of failure, and improve products accordingly to meet customer needs.


• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Chemical, Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering


• Minimum 2 years' experience in similar role or educational equivalent


• Experience working within steel industry an asset


• Proficient in using Microsoft excel


• Experience using Python an asset


• Strong computer literacy skills required

LOCATION: New Kensington, Pennsylvania or Milan, Michigan (depending on area of focus)