Junior Material Scientist

Hatch•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a Junior Material Scientist to support its Metals group from the Houston, Texas office, working with offices and clients globally. The role focuses on ceramic, refractory, and masonry materials used in metallurgical applications. It involves supporting the design and construction of new equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting, and materials and equipment inspections. The successful candidate will provide remote and onsite client support, particularly for high-pressure metallurgical equipment, and contribute to multidisciplinary project teams. Work includes shop and field inspections, materials testing, quality control, installation monitoring, data review, report writing, specification and design development, recommendations, and presentation of findings. Approximately 30% of annual working time is spent traveling domestically and internationally to vendors’ manufacturing facilities and client sites. The position is based in an in-office environment, with remote work flexibility when needed. Applicants must submit an official or unofficial transcript with their application. Hatch does not provide employment visa sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Recent or soon-to-be university or college graduate with little or no professional experience and relevant skills.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Strong understanding of the mechanical behavior of materials.
Strong understanding of chemical reactions in materials.
Ability and willingness to research and develop solutions to complex problems.
Experience with ceramic materials, refractories, and masonry.
Experience with laboratory testing.
Mechanical drafting experience, such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Demonstrated hands-on experience.
Willingness to work at remote sites and ability to travel globally.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, and to wear fall protection equipment.
Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as applied to engineering problems and projects.
Ability to learn quickly and take on new challenges; collaborative team skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and ability to bring forward solutions.
Ability to adapt to and embrace change.
Applicants must submit an official or unofficial transcript upon application.

Nice To Haves

Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in ceramic engineering, material science, or chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

Focus on ceramic, refractory, and masonry materials for metallurgical applications.
Support new equipment design and construction, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and material and equipment inspection.
Provide remote and onsite client support, with a focus on high-pressure metallurgical equipment.
Conduct shop and field inspections, material testing, quality control, and installation monitoring.
Review data, generate reports, create specifications and designs, provide recommendations, and present findings and results.
Participate in domestic and international travel, including visits to vendors’ manufacturing facilities and client sites.
Participate in multidisciplinary project teams.
Perform assignments related to the sector, assist with detailed project design and drawing preparation, coordinate with technicians and engineers, and support Senior Engineers and Designers.