R&D Engineer I or II - Oxide Ceramics

CoorsTek, Inc.; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. in Golden, CO is seeking an R&D Engineer I or II focused on oxide ceramics to provide engineering support and technical guidance for material, product, and process development programs.

The role involves conducting experiments, optimizing existing materials and processes, contributing to project plans, and documenting results while working with Operations and Commercial teams to advance safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant industry experience (internships, co-ops, or similar).
• Hands-on oxide ceramic materials formulation and processing experience preferred.
• Strong math, statistics and engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• With limited direction, conduct engineering experiments on new materials, products, processes and procedures.
• Participate significantly in projects to optimize and improve existing materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
• Contribute to project plan development, execution and reporting activities to support CoorsTek project management activities.
• Devise basic research methods and documents results and procedures.
• Operate process and test equipment with an understanding of functionality based on underlying engineering principles.
• Exercise responsibility for specific pieces of processing and/or analytical equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations and Commercial sectors of the company.
• Participate in the company’s safety culture and continuous improvement efforts.
• Undertake further training to improve skills.

Skills

Ceramic materials

Mathematics

Statistics

Engineering science

Ceramic processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science or related field

1+ year relevant industry experience (internship/co-op allowed)

Hands-on oxide ceramic materials formulation and processing

Job description

Job Title

R&D Engineer I or II - Oxide Ceramics

As the R&D Engineer, you will provide engineering support and technical guidance to material, product, and process development programs.

Roles & Responsibilities

• With limited direction, conduct engineering experiments on new materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
• Participate significantly in projects to optimize and improve existing materials, products, processes and/or procedures.
• Contribute to project plan development, execution and reporting activities to support CoorsTek project management activities.
• Devise basic research methods and documents results and procedures.
• Operate process and test equipment with an understanding of functionality based on underlying engineering principles.
• Exercise responsibility for specific pieces of processing and/or analytical equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations and Commercial sectors of the company.
• Participate in the company’s safety culture and continuous improvement efforts.
• Undertake further training to improve skills.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science preferred or related Engineering field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant industry experience, which may include internship, co-op, or other applicable hands‑on experience.
• Hands on oxide ceramic materials formulation and processing experience highly preferred.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Sound knowledge of mathematics, statistics, engineering science and ceramic processing.
• Knowledge of ceramic materials and processing.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.

Role Specific Information

• LEVEL: We are open to this role being a level I or II based on the selected candidate's education, experience, technical skills, and overall qualifications.
• COMPENSATION RANGES: EI: $82k - $108k / EII: $92k - $115k
• LOCATION: Golden, CO (on-site)

Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 82,000.00 - USD 115,000.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.