Research Engineer III

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International (HWI) is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. We are actively expanding our team in research and development, engineering, and manufacturing, offering competitive compensation, benefits packages, and wellness programs.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce. Our team conducts experimental studies and collaborates across functions to advance refractory solutions for various industries, with

Qualifications

• Conduct and report on laboratory research to develop new or improved products, processes, or methods.
• Plan, list, and perform plant and/or field trials and evaluate product properties, with documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with other functions by providing technological knowledge.
• Apply refractory application knowledge by reviewing patents and publishing or presenting technical material.

Responsibilities

• Propose innovative knowledge offerings and solutions to meet customer needs.
• Support the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) and ISO 9001 by identifying and implementing continuous process improvements as warranted.
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Job description

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

1. Conducting agreed to and recommending laboratory research to develop new or improved products/processes/methods and fundamental studies including documentation and reporting


2. Planning, listing and performing plant and/or field trials and evaluating product properties including documentation and reporting


3. Collaborating with other functions of HarbisonWalker International by developing/providing technological knowledge


4. Applying refractory application knowledge by reviewing patents, submitting patent applications, reviewing/publishing technical and trade publications and participating/presenting in professional society technical meetings


5. Proposing innovative knowledge offerings and solutions to meet customer needs


6. Supporting the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) and ISO 9001 by identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous process improvement as metrics warrant


7. etc.

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.

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