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Process and Development Engineer Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: November 18, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1468-NN_ADMINPRO - Research Project Engineer Business Title: Process and Development Engineer Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Position Details: The Opportunity: The Applied Sciences Laboratory in Spokane, Washington, has an immediate opening for a Process and Development Engineer. The successful candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or metallurgy. You will be responsible for conducting advanced materials research, focusing on processing and manufacturing novel metallic alloys and composites using specialized equipment like induction melting furnaces. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the design and execution of experimental projects, including processing, fabrication, and characterization of metallic alloys. Tasks may consist of designing and fabricating metallic structures, metal casting, titanium casting, vacuum melting, and vacuum die-casting, as well as designing and installation of casting equipment and vacuum processing systems. Ensuring high quality, thoroughness, and efficiency in all activities, while following environmental, health and safety policies/procedures are essential responsibilities This position is in Spokane, Washington. Position Responsibilities: • Maintain process documentation, process flow diagrams, and detailed drawings for complex equipment and proprietary hardware/equipment. • Construction and maintenance of process equipment and testing systems. • Support the installation of equipment, tooling, and advanced technologies related to processing novel alloys and composites. • Participate in the operation of process equipment for vacuum melting and casting of metallic alloys. • Analyze data, identify, and solve key issues, and optimize processes using Design of Experiment (DOE) and related statistical tools. • Conduct scientific analysis related to the experimental process and production defects. • Maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of the experimental facilities; ordering components, equipment, and supplies; interacting with machine shops and suppliers; working effectively in a team setting. • Participate in cross-functional teams to integrate the activities of multiple engineering • disciplines. • Prepare reports and presentations in a professional manner. Required qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate related scientific or engineering discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. A Master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required work experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. • 4-8 years of experience in process engineering and/or manufacturing metallic alloys or related industrial experience. • Knowledge of process controls, experience with industrial control systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). • Academic background relevant to mechanical engineering, with expertise in topics such as heat transfer and mechanics. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to perform statistical analyses and apply statistical calculations. • Scientific/technical knowledge in heat transfer, fluid flow, metal casting, or die-casting processes. • Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment (vacuum systems, furnaces, and temperature controls). • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and laboratory software (e.g., Lab