Material Science Engineer (or Metallurgist) - Preco, LLC

Preco, Inc. is seeking a Material Science Engineer for our Applications Engineering department, which supports the sales, engineering, equipment, manufacturing, production, and quality groups within the organization. This Material Science Engineer/ Metallurgist will focus on laser processes to enhance profitability, efficiency, productivity, and sales volume, thereby helping Preco exceed customer expectations.

This role requires a strong background in material science, specifically metals, and ideally laser technology.  Expertise in heat treating, laser hardening, localized heat treating, laser heat treating, surface hardening, annealing, tempering, metal deposition, precision hardening, etc. is also required.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides leadership:

• Organizes and assists with completing process development demonstrations, complex test studies and research using Design of Experiments (DOE) concepts.
• Determines feasibility of new and/or difficult applications.
• Regularly analyzes services provided for customers to develop new ways to better satisfy customer needs (new/different equipment and processes, alternative work methods, improved quality/service, etc.)
• Assists Manufacturing Engineering and Quality in writing technical, quality and production procedures for the CMS division.
• Leads the process development and execution of system FAT’s for the LED division.
• Participates in system design reviews.
• Assist in selecting and managing key, long-term development projects in targeted markets.
• Assist in guiding corporate business activities.
• Writes or assists in writing test reports, white papers, leading webinars, and giving talks at trade shows.

Provides technical support services:

• Assist sales with accurate quotations/estimates and proposals.
• Work with customers on new/difficult applications.
• Provides technical support by visiting customers at their facilities
• Provide technical reports/publications for advertising.
• Recommend solutions to processing problems.
• Develop new ways to satisfy customer needs.
• Support and improve existing laser processes.
• Work trade shows and visit customer facilities.

Hiring Qualifications

• Four-year metallurgy or engineering degree minimum.
• 5 to 10 years of industrial experience in heat treating, welding and/or additive manufacturing
• Experience using lasers.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, written communication, and computer skills.
• Proficient in laser processing equipment and methods, CNC programming, and dimensional tolerancing.
• Ability to create/analyze blueprints, specifications, and purchase agreements/orders.
• Must fit in with the company culture by working amicably with both sales and engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods (1-8 hours per day), frequently working on and around equipment.
• Excellent eyesight and able to distinguish colors.
• hand use, grasping, and fine manipulation throughout the day.
• Lift up to 50 pounds comfortably.

Why work at Preco?

At Preco you will find a collaborative culture and a team united by a passion to provide solutions to our customers. Preco is a premier provider of laser, flat bed and rotary die cutting equipment solutions for advanced material processing needs. In addition, Preco is a skilled laser integrator offering cutting, perforating, welding, and other specialized industrial processing applications.

Preco's working environment is climate-controlled year-round and there are opportunities for career advancement.