Engineer, Senior - Materials

Integer Holdings Corporation•Trenton, GA

About The Position

Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEM’s (original equipment manufacturers) to enhance the lives of patients worldwide and a provider of high-end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. We are guided by our six Values, including focus on Customers, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity. Working at Integer means you are part of a team passionately pursuing excellence in all that we do and always reaching for the next great achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field Required.
8+ years of experience (4-6 with Master’s) in materials science, polymers, advanced manufacturing, product development, process engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Demonstrated experience solving complex material-related technical challenges in a manufacturing, product development, or engineering environment.
Experience serving as a technical lead, subject matter expert, or engineering mentor.
Experience working in regulated industries or highly engineered products.
Strong understanding of polymers, specialty materials, coatings, composites, or other advanced material systems, including polyimide, PTFE, ePTFE, oPTFE, FEP, PEEK, Pebax, nylon, polyethylene.
Experience with material characterization and analytical techniques such as DSC, DMA, FTIR, TGA, SEM, microscopy, mechanical testing, or similar methods.
Ability to connect material properties to product performance and manufacturing processes.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to influence decisions and drive technical direction through expertise and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science preferred, Polymer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
Serve as the primary technical resource for material selection, characterization, qualification, and performance evaluation.
Establish and maintain material standards, specifications, and best practices.
Design and execute material characterization studies and interpret results to support engineering and manufacturing decisions.
Lead material-related problem solving, root cause investigations, and failure analyses.
Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
Partner with suppliers to evaluate, qualify, and develop material solutions that meet technical and business objectives.
Support material-related risk assessments, validation activities, and regulatory requirements as needed.
Evaluate emerging materials and technologies and contribute to long-term technology strategies.
Present technical findings and recommendations to customers, suppliers, and leadership teams.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians throughout the organization.
Other duties as assigned.