Ceramic Engineer Resume Example

Advanced Ceramic Engineer · Materion Corporation

Chandler, AZ · 2021 - Present

• Led R&D initiatives for novel ceramic composites, reducing material degradation by 25% in high-temperature applications for defense platforms.
• Optimized sintering profiles for advanced oxides and nitrides, increasing density by 8% and fracture toughness by 15% through statistical process control.
• Developed and implemented new characterization protocols for assessing ceramic performance under extreme thermal shock, improving test efficiency by 30%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to transition two experimental ceramic formulations into pilot production, meeting critical aerospace performance specifications.

Materials Process Engineer · Kennametal Inc.

Nevada, MO · 2018 - 2021

• Managed process development for ceramic-metal matrix composites, achieving a 10% reduction in manufacturing defects and a 5% improvement in yield.
• Engineered new powder processing techniques for carbide and alumina ceramics, enhancing material homogeneity and reducing processing time by 20%.
• Utilized Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize hot pressing parameters, resulting in a 12% increase in mechanical strength for wear-resistant components.
• Provided technical support for material selection and failure analysis, resolving critical production issues and saving approximately $150K annually in material waste.

M.S. Materials Science & Engineering · Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ · 2016 - 2018

• Thesis: 'High-Temperature Behavior of Silicon Nitride-Based Ceramic Matrix Composites'
• GPA: 3.9/4.0, Dean's List

B.S. Ceramic Engineering · Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN · 2012 - 2016

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Recipient of the Departmental Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Ceramic Engineer · Saint-Gobain Ceramics

Santa Clara, CA · 2021 - Present

• Led the development of a new high-purity alumina ceramic component, increasing product durability by 25% and reducing material costs by 15% through process optimization.
• Implemented advanced statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve sintering processes, decreasing defect rates by 18% over two years.
• Managed a cross-functional team in the characterization of novel silicon carbide materials, achieving a 10% improvement in thermal shock resistance.
• Authored technical reports and presentations on material performance and process improvements for internal stakeholders and external clients.

Junior Ceramic Engineer · Marubeni America Corporation, Advanced Ceramics Division

Santa Clara, CA · 2019 - 2021

• Assisted in the design and execution of experiments for ceramic powder synthesis and densification, contributing to a 5% increase in product yield for a critical component line.
• Conducted extensive material characterization using SEM, XRD, and dilatometry, providing crucial data that informed adjustments to processing parameters.
• Collaborated with senior engineers to troubleshoot production issues, successfully resolving 12 recurring defects related to green body formation and firing schedules.
• Supported research into new additive manufacturing techniques for complex ceramic geometries, reducing prototyping lead times by 20%.

Process Engineer · Applied Materials

Santa Clara, CA · 2017 - 2019

• Optimized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for semiconductor thin films, improving film uniformity by 7% and reducing material waste by 10%.
• Managed and analyzed large datasets from process equipment using JMP and Python, identifying root causes for process variability and enhancing overall equipment efficiency (OEE) by 8%.
• Developed and validated new process recipes, reducing cycle time for critical fabrication steps by 5% without compromising quality.
• Trained junior engineers and technicians on advanced metrology tools and data analysis protocols, ensuring consistent operational performance.

M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering · University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · 2019 - 2021

• Specialization in ceramic processing and characterization, including sintering kinetics, microstructure analysis, and mechanical testing.
• Thesis: "Optimization of Toughening Mechanisms in Silicon Nitride Composites for High-Temperature Applications."
• GPA: 3.9/4.0

B.S. in Chemical Engineering · University of California, Davis

Davis, CA · 2013 - 2017

• Focused coursework in material thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena.
• Recipient of the Dean's High Honors List for 6 consecutive quarters.
• GPA: 3.8/4.0