Job Description

Description

About the Company:

CORMETECH, Inc. was founded in 1989, and provides environmental engineering solutions and services to the North American and world's power, marine, industrial-process, refinery, and petrochemical markets. It is servicing the growth needs of the U.S. power generating fleet to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations in a cost-effective way.

CORMETECH has fully dedicated, state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, research and development centers and testing laboratories in Charlotte (NC), Cleveland (TN), Durham (NC), and Kings Mountain (NC).

All full-time employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment!

Summary:

The Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting the development and examination of how different materials and formulations impact processing and properties of monoliths. This position leads tasks supporting projects related to new products, new processes, and new equipment. The Engineering Technician aides Engineers in developing new technologies and gaining a fundamental understanding of new technologies. 

Essential Duties: 

• Setup new laboratory and pilot scale equipment for new processes and tests.
• Startup and qualification run of new laboratory and pilot scale equipment for new processes and tests.
• Write procedures and train Development Technicians on new laboratory and pilot scale equipment for new processes and tests.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative      maintenance plan actions for new laboratory and pilot processes /      equipment.
• Conduct lab scale testing and characterization experiments
• Run first pass samples on new formulations and collect / organize data.
• Collect, organize and present process / test data associated with samples, laboratory and pilot processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization in new laboratory and pilot processes.
• Support the transition from the development phase into production for new processes and products.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists in project work.
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve goals.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

 Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Associates degree in Science, Engineering or technical field.
• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Engineering or equivalent is preferred. 
• Experience working in an academic or industrial laboratory using analytical instrumentation.
• Mechanical aptitude. 
• General computer ability. 
• Intermediate MS Excel experience.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Ability to teach others effectively.

Working Conditions:

• Mechanical noise 
• Dusty and dirty work environment due to materials and raw materials
• Varying temperatures from warm to cool
• Office work sitting at a desk working on a computer
• Exposure to chemicals

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for extended periods of time working on a computer frequently
• Ability to lift push, pull, and carry 25 pounds occasionally
• Standing for extended periods of time occasionally
• Walking, stooping, bending, crouching, twisting, climbing, and kneeling 

Cormetech, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The success of Cormetech depends upon attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified people regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran’s status.