Senior R&D Technologist

 

Senior R&D Technologist 
 

 

We are looking for a Sr. R&D Technologist for our Plymouth MI facility. In this role you will support the project goals and objectives of the R&D Project Engineers by performing engineering technician duties and giving input based on practical knowledge and experience. Supports R&D Project Engineers in creating test plans for the development of powders and/or to test or optimize Lab equipment (e.g., improving R&D Vacuum Atomizer throughput and its daily operation). Manufactures developmental (test and prototype) atomized powders based on requirements (e.g., information received as test plan or specifications) and documents results.

 

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

 

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following: 

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

 

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform the duties always identified for this job description to the best of your abilities, taking sole responsibility for your actions and the results thereof.
• Meet individual safety, quality, and production goals.
• Contribute to departmental safety, quality, and production goals.
• Interact with managers, supervisors, co-workers, and customers in a positive-friendly manner.
• Operates lab equipment (hands-on) for test powder manufacturing, such as Vacuum Atomizer, screening & blending equipment, Rotap sieve system, air classifier, Tap Density.
• Caries out analytical tests for powder characterization (e.g., Microtrac, Hall Flow, Rotap sieve analysis).
• Performs preventative maintenance on vacuum atomizer, lab equipment and is involved in organizing or carrying out repairs or maintenance activities.
• Documents all results and process steps related to powder prototype-manufacturing.
• Organizes or supports creation of shipping or analytical documentation for processing and shipping experimental powders to customers (both domestic and overseas).
• Inventory control of developed powder samples.
• Be willing to cross-train in other areas and departments to broaden your capabilities and assist with the overall performance of the company.
• Supports (if needed hands-on) the scale-up of new powders in production.
• Support EIGA1 and EIGA2 R&D trials

 

Your Profile:

• Must have experience loading and unloading a tractor trailer with forklift, available to work overtime based on demand, and able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. In addition to, must be able to support dual site (Plymouth and/or Troy) when support is needed.
• Knowledge equivalent to high school, industrial or trade training. Must be able to read and understand instructions in English.
• 3+ years of Material Handling/Warehouse Associate experience involving picking, packing and put away of materials in production operations.
• 3+ years of SAP experience with preference to those with Process Weaver experience. Must have general computer skills (Windows, Internet, Office/ Excel).
• Proficient