R&D Tech

R&D Tech

Location Buford - Georgia

Permanent 

Full Time

 

 

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a broadly diversified and globally leading family-owned technology company, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality.

About Heraeus Comvance

Heraeus Comvance is one of the world's leading manufacturers of synthetic quartz glass and offers innovative solutions for the telecommunications industry with various fiber optic products. With over 650 employees at locations in Germany, Denmark, the USA and China, we strive for excellence in all its operations. We value committed employees who appreciate innovation and teamwork and have a high sense of responsibility for people and the environment.

 

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.

Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code [[id]] via our online application portal.

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Comvance, is happy to assist you by email: [[cust_RecTeam]]. Or visit us at www.heraeus.com/careers.