Materials R&D Process Technician
Core
Execute high-temperature experiments using production-scale furnaces to develop novel materials for thermal energy storage systems.
Role type
Materials R&D Process Technician
Builds
Novel materials for thermal energy storage systems
Domain
Energy storage / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating high-temperature equipment (furnaces, kilns), Data acquisition (DAQ), Technical documentation, Equipment maintenance, Safety compliance, Data organization and analysis
Preferred skills
High-temperature materials (carbon, graphite, ceramics), Engineering drawings interpretation, PLCs, Python, Design of Experiments (DOE), Sample preparation techniques
Technologies
Furnaces, DAQ systems, Thermocouples, Spreadsheets, Databases, AI tools
Responsibilities
Set up and operate production-scale furnaces and high-temperature equipment; Install and operate DAQ systems and sensors; Maintain detailed experimental notebooks and reports; Perform routine calibration and preventative maintenance on instrumentation; Ensure safety compliance for high-temperature and chemical handling; Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot experiments and adapt test plans
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
