Job Details

Ohmite Manufacturing Company has been the leading provider of resistive products for high current, high voltage, and high energy applications for almost 100 years. Our full complement of resistor construction includes wire-wound, wire element, thick film, heat sinks, filters, and ceramic composition. Ohmite sells its products through distribution and on a direct basis globally and has experienced a dramatic growth in the green energy, electronic vehicle and motion control sectors. As a result, we are seeking to hire an electrical engineer experienced in industrial controls and sensing related to motors and power connections.

The Position

Ohmite is currently searching for a Ceramics Engineer, specializing in ceramic materials, high-temperature systems, and manufacturing processes related to advanced resistive ceramic components. The ideal candidate will have experience working with engineered ceramics in applications such as thermal management, resistive heating, power electronics, or structural insulating materials.

s a results-oriented Ceramics Engineer, you will become an integral member of our team, collaborating with other engineering disciplines to develop new products and assist in customer inquiries. With your passion, talent, and expertise, you will help create ceramic-based products that support technologies critical to the economy of the future.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities
• Participate in the design, development, and qualification of ceramic formulations, substrates, and components integrated into Ohmite's high-power resistor products.
• Work closely with a cross-functional engineering team to develop new product platforms and improve existing ceramic-based technologies.
• Interface with all levels within the organization (Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Production, Testing) to understand application requirements and develop best-in-class ceramic solutions.
• Ensure that high standards of material reliability, manufacturability, dimensional quality, and thermal performance are adhered to throughout all stages of product development.
• Support prototype fabrication, design validation, and pilot production to ensure timely and successful completion of projects.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and manufacturing teams to bring ceramic concepts to life, including trials, material evaluations, and performance mock-ups.

Job Requirements

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Ceramics Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field

Skills & Relevant Work Experience
• Minimum of ten to fifteen years' experience with technical ceramics, ceramic manufacturing processes, or thermal management materials
• Experience in testing, characterizing, and processing ceramic systems, including sintering, forming, coatings, and structural analysis
• Comprehensive understanding of material properties, including thermal conductivity, dielectric strength, mechanical strength, and microstructure
• Understand the cause and effect relationships of materials and processes and use this understanding to improve or correct issues in the manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively
• Passion for conceiving, developing, and refining innovative material solutions
• Demonstrated ability to identify product or process challenges and apply creative problem-solving to deliver results

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
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Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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