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Materials Engineer

Acuren · Magnolia, TXtoday

BS-level Applications Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $110k (41 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Conduct materials engineering studies and failure investigations for industrial clients, scope projects, and write client reports.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Failure-analysis and materials investigation work across many industrial sectors, with a focus on non-metallic materials.

Might not be for you. Project scoping, cost estimating and client-report writing, plus a PE license requirement, make it less bench-research focused.

Customer-facingGeneralist BS acceptable

Core polymer roleMaterials Engineering role; lab equipment FTIR, TGA, DSC, SEM; interest in non-metallic materials; failure-analysis studies for industrial clients

Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
2+ yrs
Industry
Energy
Role
Applications Engineering
Benefits
equity/stock

Role details

The Engineer II position is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer II position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization Material Engineering with general supervision.

An Engineer II is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer II effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

Position Details

  • This role is on site in our Magnolia, Texas office
  • Full time, permanent position

Responsibilities

  • Collect information from clients, prepare project scopes and plans and deliver cost estimates
  • Conduct studies and generate observations and data as required by project plan
  • Develop draft reports and work with Technical Experts as needed to finalize for client delivery
  • Deliver exceptional professional customer service with various industrial companies, internal and external stakeholders, etc.
  • Other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of experience in Materials Engineering
  • Strong technical knowledge in applicable field Materials Engineering, with a Bachelors or Masters degree and Professional Engineer designation
  • Experience with lab equipment such as FTIR, TGA, DSC, SEM
  • Specific experience or interests in non-metalic materials
  • Analytical/investigation skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, high energy, customer-focused and a positive, success-oriented attitude

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off

Working Conditions

  • Office environment with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent complex requests for assistance in and out of a lab environment.
  • Travel may be required.
  • Endurance such as sitting, standing, walking, climbing, or driving, and frequency/duration in which action is required.

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability , Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

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Common questions

Where is the Materials Engineer role at Acuren based?

This role is based in Magnolia, TX.

What degree is required for the Materials Engineer role at Acuren?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Materials Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 2 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Materials Engineer role work with?

non-metallic materials.

What techniques or methods are required for this Materials Engineer role?

FTIR, TGA, DSC, SEM.