Materials Engineer

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Emerson in Marshalltown, the Materials Engineer role offers the opportunity to drive innovation through advanced materials engineering across global product lines. This position works with both metallic and non-metallic materials—including polymers, elastomers, coatings, adhesives, and lubricants—to support product design, manufacturing, and performance. The role focuses on material selection, failure analysis, supplier qualification, and continuous product improvement while collaborating with teams and customers worldwide.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Material Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Plastics Engineering.
Experience in applying materials technology to solving a broad range of problems
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technology
Self-motivated, self-sufficient, and capable of working with teams with competing interests and priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well an ability to present to large audiences
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safely perform experiments; growth opportunity to implement systems of experiments and test practices

Nice To Haves

Candidates holding or pursuing an advanced degree or with 2+ years of relevant experience will be strongly considered.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in the identification, development, application, and qualification of materials for the design, manufacture, and application of the product line.
Lead projects and provide support in the areas of failure analysis, supplier qualification, material selection, and materials research.
Collaborate with internal teams and customers on a global basis to understand their materials needs.
Create and document best practices for the application of appropriate technologies to current and future development projects.
Development / maintenance of internal specifications and practices.
Contribute to and interpret industry standards.