R&D Engineer II Job Orem area,Utah USA,Engineering

This is a range 7 position and will close 10/13/2026

US Synthetic has an immediate need for a R&D Engineer II located in Orem, UT. The R&D Engineer III will conduct research associated with high temperature-high pressure diamond sintering. Work closely with customers, peers, process engineers, and production personnel to improve existing products and develop novel super hard materials.

What’s in it For You:

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

Comprehensive benefits package starting at day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

Lead and work in team-based environment to develop and execute experiments
Generate new ideas and concepts aligned to meet customer needs
Conduct novel research associated with high temperature/high-pressure (HTHP) sintering of diamond and related materials
Use statistical methods to design experiments and analyze results
Develop theories for understanding, characterizing, and organizing experimental results into systematic and meaningful patterns
Evaluate material performance with laboratory testing (abrasion, impact, thermal stability, etc.), microstructural characterization (SEM, EDS, XRD, ICP, etc.), and non-destructive methods
Document experimental methods and results
Capture and share useable knowledge in trade-off curves
Present new learning to R&D group and customers
Work with cross functional team to transfer concepts to a production environment
Engage in continuous improvement of research and development systems
Attend conferences and visit customers to problem-solve shoulder to shoulder

Minimum Qualifications:

Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution
2+ years engineering experience since obtaining undergraduate degree
Six-Sigma brown belt certification
Demonstrated understanding and experience with
- Problem-solving methodologies (scientific method, PDCA)
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Statistical methods & software (JMP)
- DOE (Design of Experiments)
- Functional work in problem-solving teams
Company Culture:
Lives the USS values
- Capable of working with others in cross-functional teams
- Shares knowledge and data with others

Physical Demands:

Sit for at least eight hours
Some standing and walking
Reaching
Full range of motion with hands and fingers necessary
Use of proper PPE when needed

Preferred Qualifications:

4+ years’ experience since obtaining undergraduate degree

An advanced degree (MS, PhD)
Six-Sigma black belt certification
Ability to work with others in a cross functional team
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of hard materials (diamond, WC-Co, ceramics, etc)
Knowledge of high-pressure experimental methods
Knowledge of high-pressure diamond synthesis and/or sintering
Knowledge of cemented tungsten carbide applications in HTHP tooling and polycrystalline diamond products
Knowledge of powder metallurgy processes
Experience testing and evaluating material properties and microstructure (SEM, EDS, XRD, ICP, etc.)
Ability to create and give effective presentations to both small and large groups of people
Experience with numerical methods (FEA, PFC)
Creative
Innovative
Self-motivated

All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors:
- Trust:
  Demonstrate belief in others
- Fun:
  Enjoy life
- Respect:
  Genuinely value everyone
- Openness:
  Provide access to people and information
- Growth:
  Improve continuously
- Service:
  Give of yourself
- Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)