Senior Materials Engineer
BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $109k (164 that show pay).
Run lab testing, materials characterization, and failure analysis for medical device products.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on lab role supporting medical device product development with ISO 10993 biocompatibility focus.
Might not be for you. Contract position ending September 2028; staffing agency posting with limited company details.
Adjacent materials rolematerials characterization and failure analysis; Polymer Science & Engineering background; evaluate material interactions with the human body; ISO 10993
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Contract
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 2–10 yrs
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Role
- Quality / Testing
Role details
We are hiring a Sr. Materials Engineer for an onsite opportunity in Mounds View, Minnesota. This role is ideal for a materials professional with strong laboratory, materials characterization, and failure analysis experience who is interested in supporting medical device products.
Sr. Materials Engineer – Medical Device Industry \| Mounds View, MN
Location: Mounds View, MN Expected Start: September 3, 2026 Contract End: September 1, 2028 Experience: 2–10 years Education: Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering or related field
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering
- Laboratory testing and hands-on lab experience
- Materials characterization and failure analysis
- Understanding of material properties and their relationship to product performance
- Ability to evaluate material interactions with the human body and surrounding environment
- Knowledge of materials-related regulations and standards, including RoHS, EU MDR, California Proposition 65, and ISO 10993
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and business teams
Nice to Have
- 2–10 years of relevant materials engineering experience
- Medical device or clinical industry exposure
- Polymer Science & Engineering background
- Master's degree in Materials Science & Engineering
- Experience with materials characterization techniques and product failure investigations
What You'll Do
- Conduct laboratory testing, materials characterization, and failure analysis to support product development and issue resolution.
- Analyze materials, processing methods, and material properties to support engineering design and product performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions and achieve business objectives.
- Review technical documentation and identify critical materials and engineering information.
- Support material specifications, processing requirements, quality requirements, and failure investigations.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations for process, material, and product improvements.
If you are a Materials Engineer with strong lab and characterization experience and are looking for an opportunity within the medical device industry, we'd love to connect.
Pay: $45.17 - $50.32 per hour
Work Location: In person
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