R&D Technician

Vulcan Elements; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements is seeking an R&D Technician to support a pilot scale research facility in North Carolina. You will interface with engineering, material science, and operations teams to troubleshoot, modify, and install processing equipment to meet company goals.

The role requires CAD experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a minimum of 3 years in technical environments. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and there is emphasis on safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical oriented position.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with CAD.
• Read and understand technical prints and schematics.
• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Power and hand tool experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and correct pilot scale and lab scale industrial processing equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists and technicians to provide actionable solutions.
• Design and install custom modifications to processing equipment to increase performance.
• Assist in the upkeep of facilities and equipment as required.

Skills

CAD

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Safety practices

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Power tools

Job description

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

As an R&D Technician you will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the support of a pilot scale research and development facility. You will interface with engineering, material science, and operations teams to problem solve in a fast paced industrial environment. You will work closely with a team of technicians to troubleshoot, modify, repair, install, and build industrial processing equipment in support of the company’s goals. You will maintain a safe and organized working environment while striving for efficiency and effectiveness in your tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and correct pilot scale and lab scale industrial processing equipment
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists and other technicians to provide actionable solutions to complex challenges
• Design and install custom modifications to processing equipment to increase performance and efficiency
• Assist in the upkeep of facilities and equipment where required

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a technical oriented position
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with CAD
• Read and understand technical prints and schematics
• Minimum 3 years of experience troubleshooting industrial equipment
• Power and hand tool experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additive manufacturing experience
• Welding/Fabrication experience
• Experience working on and with basic electrical power and control systems
• Spare parts inventory management
• SOP generation
• CMMS utilization and maintenance
• Basic rigging experience
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting