R&D Engineer I or II - Oxide Ceramics

CoorsTek Inc

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Golden, CO Until 9/7/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

R&D Engineer I or II - Oxide Ceramics

As the R&D Engineer, you will provide engineering support and technical guidance to material, product, and process development programs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • With limited direction, conduct engineering experiments on new materials, products, processes and/or procedures.

  • Participate significantly in projects to optimize and improve existing materials, products, processes and/or procedures.

  • Contribute to project plan development, execution and reporting activities to support CoorsTek project management activities.

  • Devise basic research methods and documents results and procedures.

  • Operate process and test equipment with an understanding of functionality based on underlying engineering principles.

  • Exercise responsibility for specific pieces of processing and/or analytical equipment.

  • Work collaboratively with the Operations and Commercial sectors of the company.

  • Participate in the company’s safety culture and continuous improvement efforts.

  • Undertake further training to improve skills.

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science preferred or related Engineering field.

  • A minimum of one (1) year of relevant industry experience, which may include internship, co-op, or other applicable hands-on experience.

  • Hands on oxide ceramic materials formulation and processing experience highly preferred.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Sound knowledge of mathematics, statistics, engineering science and ceramic processing.

  • Knowledge of ceramic materials and processing.

  • Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

  • Organized and detail oriented.

Role Specific Information:

  • LEVEL: We are open to this role being a level I or II based on the selected candidate's education, experience, technical skills, and overall qualifications.

  • COMPENSATION RANGES: EI: $82k - $108k / EII: $92k - $115k

  • LOCATION: Golden, CO (on-site)

Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 82,000.00 - USD 115,000.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About this role

Summary

Support development and testing of oxide ceramics materials, processes, and products.

Job title

R&D Engineer I or II - Oxide Ceramics

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

ceramics

Location requirements

On-site in Golden, CO, no remote work allowed.

Salary

$82k–$115k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ceramic materialsprocessingmathematicsstatisticsengineering science

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

ceramic materialsmaterials scienceceramic processing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Golden, CO, USA

On-site City