Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Piezoelectric Ceramic Engineer

Job Title: Piezoelectric Ceramic Engineer
Location: State College, PA (On-site)
Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Position Summary:

Seeking a motivated Piezoelectric Ceramic Engineer to join an advanced materials team focused on developing, optimizing, and scaling processing techniques for lead-based piezoelectric ceramics. This role bridges R&D and manufacturing, with responsibilities in powder preparation, forming, sintering, electrode integration, and material characterization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and optimize ceramic processing techniques (e.g., powder synthesis, milling, pressing).
- Establish sintering schedules and thermal processing conditions.
- Characterize materials and correlate properties with processing parameters.
- Conduct microstructural analysis using SEM, EDS, XRD, and particle size tools.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Scale lab processes to pilot and production levels.
- Document results and present findings to cross-functional teams.
- Apply statistical methods to monitor and optimize production.

Qualifications:

- BS in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in ceramic processing; piezoelectric oxides preferred.
- Proficiency in forming methods, thermal processing, and characterization tools.
- Familiarity with electrode techniques and ceramic-metal integration.
- Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Minitab and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
- 3+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.

-- We are actively interviewing, so please apply today--

Benefits

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation time
- Supportive team culture and positive work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional growth

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 12/01/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.  CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at [email protected] to make arrangements.

Job Tags

Ongoing contract, Work at office, Local area,

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