What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Materials Engineer position at Wahl Clipper Corporation?
JOB DUTIES: Responsible for advancement of blade materials and processes, hair-cutting tool housing materials, and surface finishing selection & development; improves testing and characterization methods, establishes quantitative/qualitative database for materials/process selection, and completes relevant technology landscaping and scouting. Duties: improve blade technology by exploring new hard materials and setting up verification processes; implement innovative materials and technologies into blade design and manufacturing; scout for blade processing technologies like powder injection molding and additive manufacturing; develop and test housing materials and finishes to enhance customer satisfaction; identify emerging trends in housing materials; address material and finish challenges and deliver innovative solutions from concept to production; collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design process from concept to production; maintain a material and surface finish library for blade and housing applications; research and integrate sustainable materials to align with sustainability goals; grow into an innovation engineer by understanding user needs, connecting with technology trends, and working with teams to prototype new products and processes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with a specialization in ceramics/composites/hard materials processing, plus 2 years experience with mechanical/wear applications of hard materials design; processing and characterization of advanced materials, including hard ceramics and composites; test/characterization equipment set-up, systematic experimentation, and results documentation, sharing, and presentation; and nanomaterials technology and surface finishing technology. In lieu of PhD plus two years experience, Master's degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with a specialization in ceramics/composites/hard materials processing, plus 5 years experience with mechanical/wear applications of hard materials design; processing and characterization of advanced materials, including hard ceramics and composites; test/characterization equipment set-up, systematic experimentation, and results documentation, sharing, and presentation; and nanomaterials technology and surface finishing technology.
RATE OF PAY: $130,000-135,000 per year
WORK CONDITIONS: Full time, 40 hours per week
LOCATION: 2900 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081
DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: Wahl Clipper Corporation, 2900 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081 Attn: T. Reeder, Talent Acquisition Specialist
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with a specialization in ceramics/composites/hard materials processing, plus 2 years experience with mechanical/wear applications of hard materials design; processing and characterization of advanced materials, including hard ceramics and composites; test/characterization equipment set-up, systematic experimentation, and results documentation, sharing, and presentation; and nanomaterials technology and surface finishing technology. In lieu of PhD plus two years experience, Master's degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with a specialization in ceramics/composites/hard materials processing, plus 5 years experience with mechanical/wear applications of hard materials design; processing and characterization of advanced materials, including hard ceramics and composites; test/characterization equipment set-up, systematic experimentation, and results documentation, sharing, and presentation; and nanomaterials technology and surface finishing technology.
RATE OF PAY: $130,000-135,000 per year
WORK CONDITIONS: Full time, 40 hours per week
LOCATION: 2900 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081
DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: Wahl Clipper Corporation, 2900 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081 Attn: T. Reeder, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Salary : $130,000 - $135,000
