Materials Engineer

Role details

Job Summary

We are seeking an established and motivated

Materials Engineer / Technical Specialist

to join our R&D team. In this role, you will analyze, research, design, and develop materials and their related fabrication and application processes to optimize material performance in engineering designs for structures, systems, and subsystems.

As a Technical Specialist, you will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to advance existing technologies or introduce new technologies and therapies—from initial concept and design through implementation. You will work independently under general supervision on moderately complex projects, contributing directly to project milestones and cross-functional R&D initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Design & Optimization:

Analyze, research, design, and develop metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials and their application processes for system and subsystem engineering designs.

• Process & Specification Development:

Establish fabrication and assembly processes, quality engineering specifications, material processing standards, and design allowables.

• Material & Failure Analysis:

Conduct material characterization, life predictions, and component/system failure analyses to establish requirements and performance limits.

• Subcontractor & Supplier Oversight:

Review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures and technical specifications.

• Project Delivery & R&D:

Formulate, execute, and manage R&D projects and technical initiatives adhering to quality and regulatory standards while utilizing specialized technical knowledge.

• Mentorship & Collaboration:

Communicate frequently across internal R&D, engineering, and quality teams to share information, gain input, and support decision-making. May provide guidance, mentorship, or work direction to lower-level professionals and support personnel.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or related discipline with a minimum of

2 years

of relevant experience.

• OR

Master’s degree (MS) in a relevant technical field with

0+ years

of experience.

• Technical Knowledge:
• Foundational knowledge of material behavior, chemistry, and physics applied to metallic, non-metallic, or composite materials.
• Experience establishing material properties, quality specifications, or processing parameters.
• Key Competencies:
• Ability to work independently with general supervision on moderate-complexity R&D assignments.
• Strong communication skills to effectively share status, technical needs, and project findings with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving skills to recommend process or system enhancements.

Preferred / "Nice-to-Have" Qualifications

• Experience with

Bone Cements

or related polymer systems.

• Experience with

Combination Products

and

Drug/Device Interactions

.

• Expertise in

Corrosion Science

and

Electrochemistry

.

• Knowledge of medical device

Biostability

and

Biocompatibility

testing/standards.

Key Attributes & Level of Autonomy

• Autonomy:

Established individual contributor working independently on defined project objectives.

• Organizational Impact:

Sets clear work area objectives to meet R&D project milestones.

• Innovation & Complexity:

Solves general to moderately complex technical issues, making recommendations to continuously improve R&D processes and material performance.