US Synthetic - R&D Engineer II

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.)