Materials and Process Engineer II
About The Position
The Materials and Process Engineer II works onsite in El Segundo, California, performing laboratory and manufacturing work related to materials analysis, characterization, and process improvement. The engineer will work with metallic and non-metallic materials, including polymers, adhesives, paints, and resins, and will use laboratory and manufacturing equipment for chemical and mechanical testing. The position also involves formulating, characterizing, and qualifying replacement materials to address material obsolescence, and preparing technical reports based on test data. The role requires collaboration with engineers, subject matter experts, production personnel, and management to develop and update clear, accurate materials and process specifications and other process documents. The engineer will apply laboratory protocols and relevant safety requirements, including OSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- A university degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- 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 engineering, chemistry, materials, chemical engineering, metallurgy, or equivalent.
- Expertise in material properties, mechanical testing, and analysis.
- Expertise in polymers and adhesives.
- Strong practical knowledge of chemistry.
- Familiarity with test equipment including FTIR, GC, viscometer, DMA, TGA, and DSC.
- Prior experience in the Department of Defense or aerospace industry.
- Existing security clearance.
- A degree in Materials and Process Engineering.
- Experience with aerospace industry specifications and best practices.
- Experience in material failure analysis, corrosion protection, conformal coating, design-of-experiment materials development, and/or qualification.
- At least 1 year of professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
- Perform materials analysis and characterization.
- Investigate opportunities for process improvements.
- Design experiments.
- Produce and evaluate polymeric materials, including 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 and update materials and process specifications and other process documents.
- Apply applicable safety regulations, laboratory protocols, and hazardous-material handling practices.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 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 conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
