Engineer, Senior - Materials

Integer•Trenton, GA

14h

About The Position

The Senior Materials Engineer serves as a primary technical resource for material selection, characterization, qualification, and performance evaluation. The role establishes and maintains material standards, specifications, and best practices; designs material characterization studies; and interprets results to guide engineering and manufacturing decisions. The engineer leads material-related problem solving, root-cause investigations, and failure analyses, and works with product development, manufacturing, quality, operations, and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and develop material solutions. The position supports material-related risk assessments, validation, and regulatory requirements; evaluates emerging materials and technologies; and contributes to long-term technology strategies. It presents technical findings to customers, suppliers, and leadership, and provides technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians. The role also requires adherence to company values and safety, environmental, security, quality, FDA, and other regulatory requirements. Performance is assessed through safety and quality outcomes, project goals and milestones, efficiency improvements, systemic process changes, continuous improvement contributions, technical accomplishments, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 8 years of experience in materials science, polymers, advanced manufacturing, product development, process engineering, or a related technical discipline; 4–6 years with a master’s degree.
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 with 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, and 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 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, Polymer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Integer’s values and applicable safety, environmental, security, quality, FDA, company policy, operating procedure, 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.
Support Integer Environmental, Health & Safety programs and contribute to continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to shorten project durations and lead systemic changes that improve process efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Base salary and a cash-based incentive program.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Adoption benefits.
Parental leave available after one year.
Optional employee-paid supplemental life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays per year.
Annual allotment of paid time off.