At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

The Research and Development Engineer will conduct, assess, and disseminate applied research in the development of new wire products and processes.

Education & Experience Requirements

·         Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline such as Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry, required.

·         Advanced degree in relevant field, preferred.

Job Responsibilities

·         Manage customer-driven research and development opportunities, as well as internal development.

·         Present technological capabilities to market through conference presentations and manuscripts.

·         Use fundamental materials science, engineering and metallurgy to develop new wire materials and processes for the medical device market.

·         Optimize alloy formulations, processes, and product applications.

·         Perform complex processing experiments and analyze the projects/studies.

·         Research and adapt to new technologies, new designs of experiments and new laboratory techniques.

·         Write experimental results and technical reports to be published to the internal Wiki database, submitted for Invention Disclosure, and presented occasionally at group staff and/or engineering meetings.

·         Interface with other engineering personnel as well as off-site R&D departments and engineering including the Irish facility, production, laboratories, vendors, etc.

·         Work with process and/or product engineers and the Sales Department to transfer new technologies to full production mode.

·         Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills Needed

·         Must be able to carry out experiments autonomously and be capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced. 

·         Good oral and written communication skills. 

·         Strong interest in laboratory research and metals characterization techniques. 

·         Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. 

·         Good computer skills, such as MS office. 

·         Good mathematical computer skills, such as Mathematica, Mathcad, Minitab.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

·         Office atmosphere in a fast-paced production environment. 

·         Travel to other facilities will be necessary at times.

·         International Travel may be necessary.

Must be able to access all areas of operation, including second floors

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

•  Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools – so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.