Materials Application Engineer

Struers • Westlake, OH

52d

About The Position

Struers, the world’s leading manufacturer of material-testing equipment and
consumables, is seeking a Materials Application Engineer to expand our technical
and sales support capabilities for both prospective and existing customers. This
position is part of our Applications team and is based at our U.S. headquarters
in Westlake, Ohio.

Our customers include Fortune 500 companies in the automotive, electronics,
telecommunications, and aerospace industries.

Position Overview

The Materials Application Engineer serves as a key technical expert supporting
both internal teams and external customers across our materials testing product
line. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, and customers to provide
hands-on technical support, product demonstrations, application development, and
training.  Some travel will take place nationally, with occasional international
travel.

The ideal candidate combines strong materialographic expertise with presentation
skills, a structured problem-solving approach, and a passion for educating
customers.

Requirements

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with materialographic sample preparation and microscopy required
• Clean driving record
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight travel
• Familiarity with ISO and ASTM standards (including ISO 17025, ASTM E10, E18, E92/E384)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical software applications
• Structured and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and product demonstration skills (in person and virtual)
• Training and facilitation capability
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and globally

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hardness testing and/or image analysis software preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and applications support for Struers’ materials testing equipment to internal and external customers
• Prepare and evaluate customer samples; develop preparation procedures and best practices
• Conduct product demonstrations in-house, on-site at customer facilities, at trade shows, and via virtual platforms
• Deliver technical training programs for customers and internal teams
• Develop and implement educational training materials and courses
• Support Sales in technical discussions, contributing to successful opportunity conversion
• Present technical content through webinars, conferences, and industry events
• Assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving quality issues
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean activities such as 5S

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, medical insurance, critical illness coverage, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, and more
• 15 days of vacation annually, plus sick time, volunteer time, floating holidays, and a birthday holiday
• Professional development and ongoing technical training
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge materials testing technology
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Stable, profitable organization with over 150 years of industry leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree