Ceramic Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Trans-Tech is the leading designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave components that help our world communicate, discover, create, protect, explore, and more. We supply advanced materials, ferrites and magnetic materials, dielectrics, ceramic bandpass filters, coaxial resonators, and coaxial inductors.

Ceramic Process Engineer

The Process Engineering team is responsible for developing and manufacturing advanced technical ceramic materials and products for a variety of applications and industries, including 5G communications, aerospace, military & defense, battery technology, medical and several other advanced technologies. The Process Engineering team works closely with the advanced Technology Development team to develop new materials to support these technology sectors and with the Manufacturing Operations team to deliver world-class quality products to the market. We are seeking an entry level or experienced Materials / Ceramic Engineer to join our Process Engineering team and play a critical role in support of the development and manufacture of advanced technical ceramic materials and products.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop new or enhanced ceramic processes related to specific areas of manufacturing such as ceramic powder synthesis and powder processing, ceramic body forming, ceramic sintering, and post foundry production operations to provide products that meet form, fit and function for our customers.
• Will define and / or recommend processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, and review processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of ceramic products.
• May be involved in any part of the manufacturing cycle or development of product.
• Will coordinate the design requirements and collaborate with Product Development and Engineering, Sales, and Quality to ensure processing and production capabilities.
• Compile and evaluate material characteristics and electrical test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications. May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment technology, tooling and tooling design, kiln and firing techniques and associated refractory materials.
• Implement improvements, make process changes through established change controls, and ensure the processes meet required yields and material performance requirements.
• Responsible for defining and establishing process documentation, including work instructions and process controls.
• Will collaborate with the Manufacturing teams to support required KPIs, goals and objectives and make problem solving a priority to support Manufacturing.

Qualifications

Benefits include :

Trans-Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.