Materials Engineer
About The Position
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Requirements
- BS or MS Degree in Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or equivalent
- 2–3 years of experience in polymer materials within an industrial or automotive environment
- Experience with material testing and validation (polymers, resins, paint and glue compatibility)
- Hands-on profile: able to run and follow tests, not limited to laboratory activities
- Good understanding of plastic materials, polymer formulation and material behavior
- Fluent in English
- Strong interest in industrial applications and automotive materials
- 2–3 years of experience in polymers / plastic materials
- Hands-on experience in material testing and validation
- Knowledge of polymer formulation and testing methods
- Ability to analyze material behavior and propose solutions
- Good communication skills with suppliers and internal teams
- Proactive mindset and strong personality
- Fluent in English
- Willingness to relocate
Nice To Haves
- Automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 experience
- Experience with resin supplier qualification or replacement
- Exposure to production support or serial life issues
- Knowledge of paint and glue compatibility issues
- Experience in cost reduction or productivity projects
- Experience in international or multicultural environments
- Ability to grow into an expert role over time
Responsibilities
- Support the material expert in the selection and qualification of raw materials for automotive projects
- Run and follow material validation tests to meet customer requirements
- Analyze material behavior and identify non-conformities or risks
- Support the replacement and qualification of resin suppliers
- Contribute to risk mitigation and validation plans
- Propose technical solutions to resolve material, paint or glue-related issues
- Interface with suppliers, purchasing teams and customers to support material qualification
- Support production plants during serial life in case of raw material issues
- Propose alternative raw material solutions to improve quality and/or reduce costs
- Document test results, validation activities and technical recommendations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
