R&D Ceramography & Microscopy Technician II

CoorsTek, Inc.; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. in Golden, Colorado is seeking an R&D Technician II – Microscopy and Ceramography to prepare, image, and evaluate ceramic samples for R&D, production, quality, and failure analysis.

You will perform ceramographic preparation, optical and SEM microscopy support, and grain size measurements per approved instructions and safety standards. Responsibilities include sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching, sample handling, image capture, and documentation of microstructural

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma with 3 years related experience or Bachelor's with 1 year related experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate ceramic and related material samples.
• Operate optical microscopy to capture images and support material characterization.
• Support SEM activities including mounting, coating, imaging, and documentation.
• Perform routine grain size measurements and report results.
• Maintain records and comply with safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Ceramography

Microscopy

Sample preparation

Image analysis

Quality

Laboratory procedures

Safety

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma with 3 years experience

Bachelor's degree with 1 year experience

Tools

Optical microscope

SEM

Image analysis software

Coating equipment

Job description

CoorsTek, Inc. in Golden, Colorado is seeking an R&D Technician II – Microscopy and Ceramography to prepare, image, and evaluate ceramic samples for R&D, production, quality, and failure analysis.

You will perform ceramographic preparation, optical and SEM microscopy support, and grain size measurements per approved instructions and safety standards. Responsibilities include sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching, sample handling, image capture, and documentation of microstructural