Summary
Heraeus Quartz North America, LLC. has an immediate opening for a Research and Development Technician to join our Innovation team at our Buford, GA. facility. The R&D Tech is a critical member of the R&D department, responsible for safely and efficiently assembling, disassembling, and inspecting machines, equipment and tools utilized in our daily operations.
Your Role and Responsibilites:
- Responsible for set-up and operation of cutting-edge equipment and tools to fine-tune high-temperature processes for making optical fiber preforms and synthetic silica glass tubes.
- Collaborating closely with R&D scientists and engineers to execute hands-on experimental tasks essential to our strategic initiatives.
- Demonstrating proficiency in the operation of machinery within a machine shop, including lathes, bandsaws, milling, grinding, and drilling machine etc.
- Applying electrical expertise and troubleshooting skills occasionally, lending valuable support to our pioneering projects.
- Upholding rigorous company and industry safety regulations, as well as meticulously controlled sequential and equipment programming functions.
- Effectively communicating with production operators and supervisors, and providing essential training on relevant processes to team members.
- Thriving in a self-sufficient work environment, delivering good performance with minimal supervision while adhering to documented protocols.
- Maintaining clear updates on all activities within the designated area.
What is required for this role:
- A High School Diploma/GED Equivalent with 5+ years of manufacturing experience, or an Associate's degree with at least 2 years of experience.
- Preferably, prior exposure to silica glass, high-temperature furnaces, and welding lathes.
- Desirable skills include experience in PLC programming, robotics, and CAD.
- Comfortable with basic math and fractions to track and record weights and process measurements.
- Computer literate and knowledgeable about general hand tools.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds without strain and needs to have a Quality First attitude and a strong team spirit tohelp keep equipment running within process specifications.
- Must stand for several hours at a time while performing their main job functions.
Join us in revolutionizing innovation and be a key player in our groundbreaking developments in the booming telecommunication optical fiber industry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Would you now or in the future require sponsorship?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- glass, fiber, high temperature process: 1 year (Preferred)
- PLC Programming: 1 year (Preferred)
- Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person