Materials Engineer II (Mechanical)

Actalent • Redmond, WA

42d • $45 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptional Materials Engineer who combines analytical capabilities with technical writing skills. This person will be responsible for performing material selection assessments for space environments, investigating opportunities for materials-first continuous improvements, and authoring technical specifications or inspection plans. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in aerospace or medical device engineering and new product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 2 years of experience with materials selection, testing, and processing or fabrication methodologies in the aerospace or medical sector
• Experience with characterization techniques including SEM, EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, spectrophotometry, optical microscopy, and hardness testing
• Demonstrated ability to author, revise, and maintain technical specifications

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in Materials Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials used in spaceflight hardware
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, metallic coatings, and cleaning processes
• Familiarity with roll-to-roll processing, injection molding, thermal interface materials, or composite processing
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, experimental design, and procedure generation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Understanding of process variable interactions and their impact on material performance
• Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts across all organizational levels

Responsibilities

• performing material selection assessments for space environments
• investigating opportunities for materials-first continuous improvements
• authoring technical specifications or inspection plans

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees