R&D Metallurgical Engineer

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At Epiroc, our employees benefit from a passionate team that supports them sustainably, efficiently and safely. No challenge is too great for our curiosity and perseverance to improve productivity, safety and sustainability. Our engineering team enjoys combining efficiency, collaboration and fun at work. We offer competitive advantages, development opportunities and a wellness program.

Description

As an R&D metallurgical engineer, you will have to collaborate daily with 3 members of the engineering team composed of 10 employees in total.

The R&D metallurgical engineer is also responsible for:

• Carry out design, prototyping and analysis activities as part of the development of new diamond tools according to the priorities established with the product committee
• Characterize, analyze and develop metallic and composite products manufactured by powder metallurgy
• Perform studies on the properties and characteristics of materials
• Participate with technicians in tests on mining exploration drilling sites for the technical validation of products according to the validation plan
• Participate in identifying, developing and supervising research and development partnerships with companies, organizations, educational institutions, or other
• Perform watch activities (patent and technology watch, competition) to identify new scientific directions and development opportunities
• Participate in meetings bringing together site technicians to improve the portfolio of development projects as well as to obtain their feedback on Fordia's products, those of competitors and our ongoing R&D projects
• Support the production department and subcontractors in solving problems during product manufacturing
• Support the quality department in the analysis of internal or external non-conformities
• Provide technical training on drilling and on the products used according to the training plan
• Participate in the process of applying for credits and grants within the framework of development projects
• Assist the purchasing department in the qualification of critical suppliers
• Assist the continuous improvement department in the deployment of equipment having an impact on the manufacturing process