Research Engineer II (4369)

HarbisonWalker International; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International (HWI) in West Mifflin, PA, onsite, is seeking a Research Engineer II to conduct laboratory research and analyze samples. The role involves issuing project reviews, evaluating new raw materials, and determining best use of recycled and scrap materials.

You will contribute to R&D projects, provide plant and process support, and develop material strategies. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, technical reporting, and collaboration with the research

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Engineering or Materials Science.
• Knowledge of development processes, material science/chemistry, forming and firing processes, refractory materials, and refractory applications.
• Must be motivated and inventive.
• Requires three (3) years' experience in development or process engineering including ceramics, materials science, or related research.

Responsibilities

• Conducts laboratory research and analyzes samples.
• Issues project reviews and final reports.
• Evaluates new raw materials and determines best use of recycled and scrap materials.
• Conducts R&D projects and provides plant/process support.
• Plans and implements new or alternate raw material strategies.
• Prepares technical reports and presentations.
• Maximizes data collection benefits; verifies data needs, collects data, and sets up review processes to inform process decisions.
• Optimizes data collection methods to minimize costs and improve data handling.
• Solves manufacturing process issues via experimental evaluations and process/product formula modifications.
• Acts as liaison between plant and research group; supports work trials, troubleshooting, and modeling at the ATRC pilot plant.

Skills

Process engineering

Ceramics

Materials science

Refractory materials

Refractory applications

Motivation

Ingenuity

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

#HWI is #HIRING a Research Engineer II role (4369) in West, Mifflin, PA (ONSITE)

Summary

Conducts laboratory research. Analyzes samples. Issues project reviews and final reports. Evaluates new raw materials. Determines best use of recycled and scrap materials. Additional responsibilities include:

• Conduct research and development projects.
• Plant and process assistance.
• Plan and implement new or alternate raw material strategies.
• Technical reports and presentations.
• Maximize the benefits of data collection, including production data and QA data. Verify the need of current data collection, collect new data as needed, and set up review processes for the data to create information needed to run the processes, and verify the quality. Optimize the methods of data collection to minimize the cost required for collection, analysis, retention, and retrieval.
• Solve manufacturing process issues through experimental evaluations, including modifications to the processes and product formulas, under the guidance of research.
• Act as the liaison between the plant and the research group. Support the efforts around work trials, troubleshooting, and modeling the plant process at the ATRC (R&D facility) pilot plant.

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. in Engineering or Material Science.
• Requires knowledge of development process, material science/chemistry, forming and firing processes, refractory materials, and refractory applications.
• Require motivation and ingenuity.
• Requires three (3) years' experience in development or process engineering including ceramics, materials science, or related research.

About Us

HWI, a member of Calderys

HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States.

With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets. HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence.

We’re actively expanding our team of dedicated, enthusiastic people — particularly in research and development, engineering and manufacturing, product management, and sales. As a dynamic, growing global refractory leader, we offer competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.

For more information, visit https://thinkhwi.com/