Technology and Innovation Engineer II

Materion Corporation • Newton, MA

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About The Position

Materion is hiring a Technology and Innovation Engineer II to develop refractory metal-based alloys and processes, with a focus on tantalum and niobium. The position is based in Newton, Massachusetts, and reports to the Technology and Innovation Lead.

The engineer will lead and contribute to complex development efforts, collaborate with production and external vendors and suppliers, and apply problem-solving and process-improvement methods to materials and processes. The role also supports Materion’s tantalum and niobium product lines in collaboration with Sales and Marketing, and pursues and protects intellectual property as appropriate.

Selection is contingent on meeting export-compliance eligibility requirements for access to U.S.-controlled technology under ITAR and EAR. Eligible candidates include certain U.S. persons and nationals, qualifying nationals of countries not prohibited from access, or candidates who can obtain an export license, subject to Materion’s business requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of metallurgy and materials science; tantalum and niobium knowledge is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of physical metallurgy principles.
• Basic sample-preparation skills for optical microscopy and experience with SEM techniques.
• Knowledge of basic powder metallurgy, melting, and thermomechanical processing, such as forging, rolling, extrusion, and annealing.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to internal and external customers and to management in Operations, R&D, and Sales and Marketing.
• Goal-oriented and self-directed, with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Experience conducting product or process development in an industrial R&D setting.
• Working knowledge of project management and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects as a team leader and/or team member.
• Export-compliance eligibility for access to U.S.-controlled technology under ITAR and EAR, as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree with 6–10 years of relevant industrial experience.
• EDX and EBSD analysis experience.
• Vacuum-processing experience.
• Additional industrial experience with non-ferrous metals or alloys.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, execute, and report on complex or unique development efforts related to tantalum and niobium alloy development and processing.
• Work with internal functions, especially production, and with external vendors and suppliers to complete R&D projects.
• Apply problem-solving and process-improvement methodologies to current and new tantalum and niobium materials and processes.
• Use internal capabilities and external vendors to process raw materials to meet or exceed customer specifications and internal standards.
• Support Materion’s tantalum and niobium product lines in collaboration with designated Sales and Marketing personnel.
• Pursue and protect intellectual property rights as appropriate.
• Design and conduct R&D experiments.
• Recommend or propose future R&D efforts based on knowledge and experience.
• Handle multiple projects as a team leader and/or team member.

What This Job Offers

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