• Establishes and maintains Engineering Materials Specifications.
• Provides materials expertise as a member of product and process development project teams.
• Develops and executes test plans for evaluation of materials for use in pumps, submersible motors, and related equipment, including electronic controls.
• Provides technical support to Manufacturing and Quality Assurance for materials and chemical-related issues.
• Provides technical support for materials and chemical-related product application issues and field inquiries.
• Supports agency certification projects for materials-related product certifications (NSF/ANSI 61, KTW, ACS, RoHS, etc.).
• Provides leadership for the development of future vision for the global Materials Engineering team.
• Serves as Chemical Hygiene Officer and Radiation Safety Officer for Corporate Materials Lab, responsible for compliance with safety regulations, and training of personnel.
• Act in the best interests of the Project in all dealings with the client, suppliers, workforce, and public
• Able to work collaboratively within a team to achieve deadlines
• Resolve inconsistencies where possible and seek advice when considered necessary
• Makes technical and design-related decisions focused on achieving project and/or customer goals.
• Communicates technical information effectively to colleagues, customers, etc.

Skills: Material Specifications, Materials Expertise, Test Plan Development, Manufacturing Support, Field Inquiry Support, Certification Projects, Team Leadership, Safety Compliance

• Validation of third-party materials for commercial use within Neo printers.
• Identifying material characteristics and behavior.
• Verify mechanical properties and development of parameter sets.
• Responsible for the creation of user documentation.
• Build technical relationships with material vendors.
• Provide timely, reliable support to the Product Support team.
• Assist, support, and play an active role in various R&D projects.
• Develop, document, and implement improved material validation practices.
• Support the team with the daily management of activities.
• Execute material compounding projects to meet compound technology roadmap commitments on time and schedule
• Develop new compounding strategies based on new raw material application “rule sets"
• Develop unique or first-time use technologies/transfers from other poles
• Uses the latest tools to perform value-added modeling and engineering analysis, draw conclusions from the data, and execute forward actions.

Skills: Material Validation, Material Analysis, Mechanical Testing, User Documentation, Vendor Collaboration, R&D Support, Process Improvement, Data Analysis

• Provide independent recommendations for material selection and manufacturing processes.
• Provide materials support to team projects for process development, product development, and root cause analysis activities.
• Establish metallurgical analysis techniques and procedures to evaluate and optimize products and processes.
• Use Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize material systems, product design, and processing parameters.
• Analyze and present materials data to a cross-functional project team.
• Perform general material and metallurgical analysis including cutting, mounting, polishing, and evaluating microstructure.
• Research new material systems and manufacturing technologies.
• Work with material suppliers to optimize material selection, and processing techniques, and troubleshoot quality issues.
• Provide support to production facilities for engineering builds, product launches, mass production, and continuous improvement activities.
• Occasionally operate pilot facility equipment including heat treat furnaces, stamping presses, welding equipment, lasers, etc.
• Occasionally travel to suppliers, development partners, production facilities, and conferences.
• Collaborate with factory operations, Laboratory, QA, Process Engineering, and product engineering to enhance compound processing
• Facilitate roll out of Materials Development and Engineering strategic initiatives and programs at the factory level
• Initiate and lead standardization of compounds and materials at the factory level
• Support transfer of compound and mixing technologies to other mixing locations.

Skills: Material Selection, Process Development, Metallurgical Analysis, Data Presentation, Supplier Collaboration, Production Support, Material Research, Technology Transfer

• Review and analyze data while applying data analysis statistics.
• Characterize materials using various techniques including optical and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) microscopy.
• Support new program design teams
• Write material processing documents and maintain current processing documents.
• Participate in conceptualizing, planning, and executing carbon Research & Development (R&D) both in evolutionary and revolutionary stages of development.
• Develop new products and improvements to present products as a company project or for a specific customer, both theoretical and experimental.
• May participate in customer briefings, design reviews, and demonstrations by providing technical assistance and guidance.
• Expected to interface with carbon production in various locations.
• Expected to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop, improve, and evaluate rubber compounds and materials for FP/PT application
• Develop and establish testing methods, Specifications, and processes for compounds and material
• Ensure compounds delivered to factory operations meet specifications
• Coordinates pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes

Skills: Data Analysis, Material Characterization, R&D Support, Process Documentation, Product Development, Project Leadership, Testing Methods, Specification Development

• Lead all aspects of the planning, testing, and pre/post-test analysis of various materials to ensure the requirements have met project objectives.
• Manage the material testing program including documentation, reports, and developing/purchasing of testing equipment.
• Conduct statistical evaluation of performance data of materials - materials including plastics, papers, steel, aluminum, and copper.
• Direct and supervise laboratory experimentation and testing per industry standards.
• Support quality, operations, and manufacturing to assess the risk of process, design, or material changes.
• Guide engineering lab technicians on material assessment and prepare reports for internal and external customers.
• Develop materials using facilities targeting the reduction of cost and lead time within programs
• Support the production shop in the qualification of materials & processes
• Participate in the writing of internal material specifications
• Manage the metallurgical, mechanical & physicochemical studies evaluations and studies in link with the partners and more particularly the development of new materials in link with the Material Expert
• Devises research methods, prepares technical specifications and specifies laboratory test equipment and processes
• Makes recommendations concerning the acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials
• Participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications

Skills: Material Testing, Data Analysis, Laboratory Management, Risk Assessment, Material Development, Specification Writing, Process Qualification, Technology Evaluation

• Proven experience with analytical laboratory equipment (Material Strength Testers, Rheometers, DSC, IV testers, FTIR, XRD, etc.).
• Injection molding or blow molding experience
• Knowledge of DOE and advanced statistics tools (Minitab, SAS, etc.).
• Advanced data analysis capabilities (MATLAB, Python programming, etc.).
• Proficiency with engineering design programs such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc.
• Experience in research lab organization and maintenance.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, and demonstrates presentation skills.
• Presents numerical data effectively, able to read and interpret written information.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly, and gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Supervisory experience - managed interns, laboratory assistants, and junior engineers.
• Experience in writing technical proposals for project funding (to both internal and external groups/agencies).

Qualifications: BS in Chemical Engineering with 4 years of Experience 

• Subject Matter Expert in material engineering, inorganic chemistry, or electrochemistry
• Solid experience in R&D engineering and materials selection and up-to-date with the latest technical knowledge in all water electrolysis technologies.
• Detailed knowledge of catalyst production, application, and manufacturing methods would be advantageous
• Good working knowledge of CAD, CAM, and FEA software
• Solid understanding of material properties changes related to changes in the chemical composition of the material
• Experience defining and leading the electrochemical testing methods of electrodes and membranes in Alkaline water electrolysis in an R&D setting
• Outgoing attitude with a passion for and commitment to delivering excellence
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects as well as participate in an integrated group in time-sensitive situations
• Able to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Practical experience in the automotive industry supporting trim materials

Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of Experience 

• Experience with magnetic materials or ceramics and sintering.
• Experience with characterization of mechanical properties for brittle materials.
• Experience working in large cross-functional project teams.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage ambiguity.
• Experience with magnetic materials and sintering.
• Experience with manufacturing of magnets.
• Good knowledge of material characterization technologies and standards
• Have good knowledge about stainless steel properties, bout corrosion
• Team player with strong communication skills and an international mindset
• Basic understanding and exposure to Industry standards (material, mechanical, and electronic industry standards such as ASTM, IPC, MIL, NAS, etc.)
• Ability to anticipate problems and to take mitigating actions in advance of the problem being realized
• Ability to identify, integrate, and manage stakeholders.

Qualifications: BS in Metallurgical Engineering with 5 years of Experience

• Experience working in the area of material science/engineering
• Experience working with thermoplastics, polymers, and/or composite laminates preferred.
• Experience in extrusion, ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings
• Selecting the best combination of materials based on purported use
• Experience in testing and assessing materials, developing prototypes, and troubleshooting
• Advising management on the suitability, feasibility, profitability, and environmental impact of material
• Evaluating the economic viability of material for commercial production
• Experience working in an internship or coop in a manufacturing environment or materials lab setting.
• Previous exposure to basic material lab equipment (digital/optical microscopes, hardness testers, tensile tester, grinding wheels, cutoff wheels, polishing equipment) and advanced equipment (SEM, FTIR, x-ray).
• Proficiency in the composition of technical reports and presentations with a professional engineering mindset.
• Understanding of chemical lab safety.
• General chemical background including solvents, adhesives, coatings, acids, and sealants
• Basic understanding of formal problem-solving skills (5-whys, fishbone, etc.)
• Interest in developing skillsets for understanding electrical components and construction.

Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of Experience

• Experience testing, evaluating, and specifying materials in one or more of the following areas - coatings such as thin film optical coatings, optical hard coatings, cosmetic/functional coatings (including cosmetic paints), alloys, metallurgy, metal treatment
• Experience thriving in an extremely dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proven curiosity for science and technology
• Experience with optical film software (e.g. Essential Macleod, OptiLayer, and TFCalc.)
• Experience evaluating optical performance and systems
• Experience in the design and application of anti-reflective coatings
• Experience with high-tech and industry-leading consumer hardware
• Experience with thin film deposition technologies such as thermal and E-beam evaporation, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition
• Experience with Electro-mechanical system troubleshooting and repair
• Experience with Technical report preparation, including plotting, or method documentation
• Experience with universal materials testing, including tension, compression, bending, or fatigue testing
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Self-starter, willing to accept initiative, and able to work independently

Qualifications: BS in Material Science with 7 years of Experience