MetOx International, Inc.
R&D Technician (Night Shift)
Houston, TX
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
Process ImprovementCustomer SupportMechanical DesignResearchCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- As a Research & Development (R&D) Technician, you'll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world's energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.
- The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting evolving technologies, equipment, and processes within a rapidly scaling technical environment.
- Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, reaching with arms, using hands, talking, and hearing.
Responsibilities
- Operates and supports pilot-scale manufacturing and equipment used in the development of HTS wire and related processes.
- Supports execution of experimental trials, process development activities, and engineering evaluations.
- Maintains safe and organized operation of laboratory, pilot line, and process areas.
- Develops, updates, and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation.
- Documents process observations, deviations, and troubleshooting findings to support engineering analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Supports continuous improvement of documentation practices to improve process consistency, repeatability, and manufacturing readiness.
- Quality Control & Testing Support
- Supports operation of quality control and characterization equipment used to evaluate process and product performance.
- Helps maintain calibration, organization, and readiness of QC equipment and testing areas.
- Supports engineers and scientists by providing accurate and timely process and test data.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
- 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, pilot production, or research and development environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with vacuum systems, semiconductor manufacturing, energy technology, or industrial process environments.
- Experience supporting thin film manufacturing, vapor deposition, lamination, coating, web handling, or advanced materials processes.
- Familiarity with quality control, SPC, 6-sigma, metrology, or analytical characterization.
- Experience supporting pilot-scale manufacturing or process development programs.
- Mechanical, fabrication, electrical, instrumentation, or machine shop experience is a plus.
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures with consistency.
- Ability to learn new equipment, processes, and technical concepts quickly.
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach to execution and continuous improvement.
- Process & Equipment Operations
- Assists with setup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of R&D and process equipment.
- Assists with equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and basic repairs.
- Documentation & Procedure Development
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
- Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
- Educational reimbursement
- The ability to adjust vision focus from near to far and peripheral is needed as well as the ability to distinguish the difference in colors.
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