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 in SAP and Process Weaver
• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision while coordinating freight forwarders

Why Oerlikon:

Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
 
If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.
 
Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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Agencies:

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.