Discovery, development and implementation of leading edge technologies are key to GrafTech success. GrafTech International Holdings Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of carbon and graphite products for industrial applications in a diverse array of industries: metal production, electronics, chemicals, aerospace and transportation, among others. We operate in nineteen state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located on four continents with our corporate headquarters located in Cleveland (Parma), OH. We sell to customers in about 80 countries worldwide.

This position will focus on the development of novel carbon-carbon composites for a variety of applications. The focus will be on graphite for next generation applications in solar, semiconductor, energy, and transportation applications. The candidate will deliver materials solutions to customer needs by developing new materials and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Define the processes to make novel carbon-carbon composite materials
• Develop new materials in collaboration with product management and marketing functions 
• Scale up new materials from lab to production 
• Implement new processes in collaboration with production personnel in heavy industrial production areas 
• Relate process changes to material structure and properties 
• Create and update best practices for the worldwide organization in the process area 
• Conduct audits of best practices in the manufacturing plants 
• Create and present technical reports as required 
• Domestic and international travel are required

Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Ceramics Engineering
• Experience with carbon-carbon composites 
• Experience writing technical reports and presentations

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and the opportunity to join a well-established organization. If you thrive in a challenging environment and have a proven track record in achieving results, come join our worldwide organization. Please send your resume and salary requirements to human.resources@graftech.com. To be considered, you must reference job code 1106-228 in the subject line of your email.

For additional company information, please visit our website at www.graftech.com.

Must be legally qualified to work under the Immigration Reform & Control Act. No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V