Deringer-Ney Inc. ยท 4 weeks ago
Senior Research Technician R&D
Bloomfield, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDeringer-Ney Inc. is a company specializing in metallurgy and alloy development. The Senior Research Technician will assist in the development, manufacturing, and testing of new and established alloys, providing production and customer support as needed.
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Responsibilities
Development of new alloys
Assist Research Metallurgist in new alloy development programs and preparing customer samples
Measure elements for casting and cast alloys from compositions received from Research Metallurgist. Keep a database of alloy identification and composition
Create trial routers for processing as cast alloys to final size and condition for use in general research, specific mechanical property determination, or customer trials
Use R & D and production equipment and follow routers to bring alloys to final size(s) and condition(s). Equipment used: scales, induction Melter / spin caster, rod / wire mills, bull block, draw bench, multidraw, strand annealer, rolling mills, heat treat and annealing furnaces
Perform R & D testing on alloys to determine properties. Testing includes, but not limited to: mount preparation / polishing / etching, microhardness, photomicrography, differential thermal analysis, , tensile, minimum bend ratio, contact resistance, corrosion testing, electrical resistivity, elevated temperature stress relaxation, and SEM / EDS analysis
Tabulate data for use in reports and databases, using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Maintain detailed records of weights of elements and alloys to track process losses
When requested, work with all relevant personnel to solve problems arising in the manufacture and use of Deringer-Ney products
Have a working knowledge of materials and parts manufactured by the company as a basis for determining where problems may originate
Analyze material or parts for failure modes or defects. Frequently requires use of stereo microscope, scanning electron microscope, and EDS analysis
Perform testing / trials as needed to determine root causes and solve problems
Perform material certification inspections requiring specific R & D equipment
Maintain and order office and laboratory supplies
Calibrate, maintain, and repair equipment not requiring ASTM certification
Create data sheets to streamline data acquisition, spreadsheets to analyze data, and databases to catalog data for future reference. Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Qualification
Required
Assist Research Metallurgist in all activities related to developing, manufacturing, and testing of new and established alloys, technology development, production support, and customer support
Development of new alloys
Assist Research Metallurgist in new alloy development programs and preparing customer samples
Measure elements for casting and cast alloys from compositions received from Research Metallurgist
Keep a database of alloy identification and composition
Create trial routers for processing as cast alloys to final size and condition for use in general research, specific mechanical property determination, or customer trials
Use R & D and production equipment and follow routers to bring alloys to final size(s) and condition(s)
Perform R & D testing on alloys to determine properties
Testing includes, but not limited to: mount preparation / polishing / etching, microhardness, photomicrography, differential thermal analysis, tensile, minimum bend ratio, contact resistance, corrosion testing, electrical resistivity, elevated temperature stress relaxation, and SEM / EDS analysis
Tabulate data for use in reports and databases, using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Maintain detailed records of weights of elements and alloys to track process losses
When requested, work with all relevant personnel to solve problems arising in the manufacture and use of Deringer-Ney products
Have a working knowledge of materials and parts manufactured by the company as a basis for determining where problems may originate
Analyze material or parts for failure modes or defects
Frequently requires use of stereo microscope, scanning electron microscope, and EDS analysis
Perform testing / trials as needed to determine root causes and solve problems
Perform material certification inspections requiring specific R & D equipment
Maintain and order office and laboratory supplies
Calibrate, maintain, and repair equipment not requiring ASTM certification
Create data sheets to streamline data acquisition, spreadsheets to analyze data, and databases to catalog data for future reference
Ability to multitask
Good motor skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to work independently or as part of a team as the need arises
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel from different departments and backgrounds
Computer literate
Associates Degree or equivalent in technical, chemical, or scientific field
Minimum of 5 years lab or metallurgy experience
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
Company
Deringer-Ney Inc.
Deringer-Ney Inc. is a manufacturer that develops better electronic parts for machines that need them.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carl Conlon
Chief Financial Officer
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