The Role
Perform laboratory research and sample analysis to support R&D for refractory materials. Lead development projects, evaluate raw and recycled materials, assist plant/process troubleshooting, plan raw material strategies, optimize data collection and QA, prepare technical reports and presentations, and support pilot-plant trials and process modeling as liaison between research and manufacturing.
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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.
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/
Skills Required
- B.S. in Engineering or Material Science
- Knowledge of development process, material science/chemistry, forming and firing processes, refractory materials, and refractory applications
- Motivation and ingenuity
- Three (3) years experience in development or process engineering including ceramics, materials science, or related research
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The Company
What We Do
Calderys is a leading global provider for industries operating in high-temperature conditions, specializing in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products.
