Materials Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Qualify as a “U.S. person” under applicable U.S. export-control regulations; the posting identifies U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents as qualifying examples.
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, or a related field with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience, or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: metals, alloys, infrared optical materials or crystals, semiconductor materials, or aerospace materials.
• Strong understanding of the relationships between composition, processing, microstructure, properties, and performance of metals and/or optical materials.
• Experience conducting materials-based root cause analysis and failure investigations using analytical characterization techniques.
• Hands-on expertise in materials characterization and analytical testing, including SEM/EDS, XRD, FTIR, and tensile/compression testing.
• Knowledge of statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems and laboratory best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to precision manufacturing processes such as milling, polishing, coating, brazing, or heat treatment.
• Understanding of single-point diamond turning and how material properties interact with cutting conditions, tool geometry, machine dynamics, and environmental factors.

Responsibilities

• Characterize metallic materials and IR optical crystals using advanced analytical techniques.
• Conduct failure analysis and determine root causes of material- or process-related issues.
• Analyze microstructure, composition, crystallography, and surface characteristics.
• Evaluate and enhance current and next-generation ultra-precision cutting tooling.
• Study laser-material interactions and evaluate how laser processing affects material properties and machining performance.
• Develop and execute material characterization plans to support product development and manufacturing.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to engineering and management teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and design engineers to improve material performance and process capability.
• Support material selection, qualification, and supplier evaluations.
• Travel up to 20% to support technical activities as needed.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality, safety, export-control, and information-security requirements.