Materials Engineer – Supplier Qualification

Emerson • Marshalltown, IA

12h

About The Position

If you are a Materials Engineerl looking for an opportunity to grow your career,
this role offers the chance to support innovation and product performance on a
global scale. You will provide material evaluation, testing, and qualification
expertise that ensures our products meet the highest standards of quality,
reliability, and compliance. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you
will help drive supplier qualification activities, improve testing processes, and
support new material integration across Emerson’s global operations. This
role will evaluate all types of materials including non-metallics (polymers,
adhesives, lubricants, etc.), metals, ceramics, and coatings.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead testing and qualification activities for materials and components
submitted by potential suppliers, ensuring alignment with performance, quality,
and specification requirements.
• Coordinate and execute a wide range of material tests—including mechanical,
physical, chemical, and application‑specific evaluations—using internal labs and
external resources.
• Analyze test results, prepare clear technical summaries, and recommend actions
related to supplier approval or required improvements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Global Operations to
establish test requirements and balance competing project priorities.
• Develop, document, and maintain testing protocols, acceptance criteria, and
supplier qualification procedures.
• Maintain and update specifications associated with supplier material
requirements.
• Interpret and apply relevant industry and regulatory standards to material
testing and supplier qualification activities.
• Ensure safe handling and testing of materials in office and laboratory
environments.

Who You Are:

You take a systematic approach to solving technical challenges, using data,
testing, and experimentation to guide sound decisions. You communicate clearly
and with purpose, tailoring your message so both technical and nontechnical
partners can act with confidence. You build strong relationships across teams,
valuing collaboration to achieve shared goals. You adapt quickly in dynamic
environments, readily learning new processes, tools, and technologies to drive
continuous improvement.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical
Engineering, Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering (other engineering degrees
will be considered if the candidate possesses 2+ years of experience..
Experience performing material testing, data analysis, or qualification work
in a lab or engineering environment.
Ability to learn and apply new testing methods and technologies efficiently.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to
summarize technical findings for diverse audiences.
Ability to follow established procedures with a commitment to safe testing
practices.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

Experience supporting supplier qualification or compliance‑focused material
evaluations.
Experiene with FTIR
Familiarity with industry or regulatory standards related to material
performance and testing.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected,
and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation,
collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come
from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an
inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through
mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so
you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key
to driving growth and delivering business results.”

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Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our
diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the
world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join
us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive
knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the
world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the
planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your
skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud
corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our
people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility
seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything
we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek
opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to
break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United
States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT)
, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now
or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,
disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a
workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our
deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers
in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables,
chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while
improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology,
we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve
their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges
with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of
countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for
a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent
graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference
with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

No calls or agencies please.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering (other engineering degrees will be considered if the candidate possesses 2+ years of experience..
• Experience performing material testing, data analysis, or qualification work in a lab or engineering environment.
• Ability to learn and apply new testing methods and technologies efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize technical findings for diverse audiences.
• Ability to follow established procedures with a commitment to safe testing practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting supplier qualification or compliance‑focused material evaluations.
• Experiene with FTIR
• Familiarity with industry or regulatory standards related to material performance and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and qualification activities for materials and components submitted by potential suppliers, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and specification requirements.
• Coordinate and execute a wide range of material tests—including mechanical, physical, chemical, and application‑specific evaluations—using internal labs and external resources.
• Analyze test results, prepare clear technical summaries, and recommend actions related to supplier approval or required improvements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Global Operations to establish test requirements and balance competing project priorities.
• Develop, document, and maintain testing protocols, acceptance criteria, and supplier qualification procedures.
• Maintain and update specifications associated with supplier material requirements.
• Interpret and apply relevant industry and regulatory standards to material testing and supplier qualification activities.
• Ensure safe handling and testing of materials in office and laboratory environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level