Ceramics Engineer
Rondo EnergyPosted February 25, 2025
Alameda, California
Energy Storage$140k - $170k
Full Time
Job Description
The Ceramics Engineer at Rondo Energy will be responsible for evaluating and testing refractory and ceramic materials for use in innovative heat battery designs, focusing on improving performance and cost-effectiveness in industrial heat applications.
Responsibilities
- •Evaluate refractory and ceramic materials for Rondo Heat Battery applications
- •Create test plans and DOEs for qualification of new materials and suppliers
- •Write specifications and requirements for ceramic and refractory materials
- •Research and apply new processing techniques for refractory and ceramic components
- •Investigate and test properties of refractory and ceramic materials
- •Assist in optimizing product designs for performance requirements
- •Collaborate with engineering teams to develop refractory and ceramic components
- •Communicate results and findings to stakeholders
- •Prepare technical reports, presentations, and proposals
Requirements
- •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- •5 years of experience with refractory and ceramic materials
- •Experience with precast and pressed refractory and ceramic components, such as bricks, castables, and monolithics
- •Experience with cementitious binders and similar products
- •Good laboratory practices (GLP) with operating and handling materials involving electromechanical and high temperature applications
- •Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software for material testing and analysis
- •Good understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal systems testing methodologies
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in testing and validation
- •This role necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ 3-4 days per week
Benefits
- •Compensation/salary range: $140,000 to $170,000 plus equity
- •Work schedule: On-site 3-4 days per week
- •Relocation stipend for those relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area
- •Excellent benefits
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