R&D Technician at Vulcan Elements

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Planning, Physical Activity, Equipment Operation, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Prototype Development, Standard Operating Procedures

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency. As a R&D Technician, you will accomplish a broad set of tasks in a research and development environment. You will operate equipment, optimize processes alongside engineering, prepare materials, load & unloaded materials, and maintain a safe, orderly working environment. You will work alongside a team of materials & process engineers, magnetics engineers, and technicians to accomplish company milestones. This is a full-time onsite role in Durham, NC. Description Contribute to the buildout of Vulcan’s manufacturing and research capabilities, including equipment installation, commissioning, and continuous equipment and facility improvements Responsible for operating equipment, transferring materials, and preparing material in order to achieve development objectives ahead of time and at a high quality Maintain equipment in good working order, establish preventative maintenance for new equipment, conduct maintenance as required Develop, build, and implement new prototype equipment, tooling, and processes alongside engineering, including electromechanical, chemical, and/or analytical/test equipment. Establish standard operating procedures alongside engineering. Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business Qualifications High School Diploma or GED at a minimum Strong communication and planning skills Able to lift and carry 50 lbs Comfortable with hands on work requiring extended physical activity and standing Comfortable operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining sophisticated manufacturing equipment. Prefer experience running vacuum furnaces, casting machines, atomizers, or other related metal powder manufacturing equipment Comfortable reading equipment schematics, both electrical and plumbing, to troubleshoot mechanical issues

Responsibilities

The R&D Technician will operate equipment, optimize processes, and maintain a safe working environment. They will also contribute to the development of new prototype equipment and establish standard operating procedures.