Materials and Process Engineer I
About The Position
The Materials and Process Engineer I works onsite in El Segundo, California, supporting materials analysis, characterization, development, qualification, and process improvement. The engineer operates laboratory and manufacturing equipment; evaluates metallic and non-metallic materials, including polymers, adhesives, paints, and resins; conducts chemical and mechanical testing; analyzes results; and prepares technical reports. The role includes developing and qualifying replacement materials to address material obsolescence, and collaborating with engineers, subject matter experts, production personnel, and management to create or update materials and process specifications and other process documents. The position offers opportunities to build expertise in advanced laboratory and manufacturing equipment, thin-film deposition, chemical analysis, mechanical testing, experimental design, materials formulation, and replacement-material qualification. Work includes following applicable safety requirements, including OSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations, and contributing to process improvement in an aerospace and defense environment. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in wet chemistry and laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, viscometers, mixers, and Instron equipment.
- Experience with OSHA, Cal-OSHA, and local laboratory and chemical safety regulations; laboratory protocols; hazardous-material handling; industrial hygiene; and personal protective equipment.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials and Process Engineering, or equivalent.
- Expertise in material properties, mechanical testing, and analysis.
- Expertise in polymers and adhesives.
- Experience in material failure analysis, corrosion protection, conformal coating, design of experiment materials development, and/or qualification.
- Strong practical knowledge in chemistry.
- Familiarity with test equipment including FTIR, GC, viscometer, DMA, TGA, and DSC.
- Prior experience in DoD or aerospace.
- Experience writing specifications and reports using MS Office.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, with proper ergonomic breaks.
- Experience with aerospace industry specifications and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
- Perform materials analysis and characterization.
- Investigate opportunities for process improvements.
- Design experiments.
- Produce and evaluate polymeric materials such as adhesives, paints, and resins.
- Perform chemical and mechanical testing of materials.
- Analyze test data and prepare technical reports.
- Develop formulations, characterize materials, and qualify replacement materials to address material obsolescence.
- Work with engineers, subject matter experts, production personnel, and management to create or update materials and process specifications and other process documents.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
