Senior Materials R&D Engineer — Hybrid (Monterrey)

Placements24; Monterrey; Hybrid; MXN 700.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Flexible hybrid work schedule

State-of-the-art research facilities

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, is seeking a Senior Research and Development Engineer to drive invention and translate laboratory discoveries into market-ready materials. This hybrid role combines hands‑on experimentation with cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in materials or a related field, 5+ years of R&D leadership, strong material characterization and design of experiments skills, and fluency in Spanish and English, with a passion for

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a research & development role in materials science or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience leading R&D projects and managing technical teams.
• Strong material characterization techniques and analytical methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Spanish and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage R&D projects from conception through to implementation.
• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to evaluate material properties, performance, and manufacturability.
• Develop novel materials and processes, optimizing existing formulations for efficiency and sustainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Stay updated on trends in materials science and related fields.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior researchers and engineers.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and propose innovative solutions to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Evaluate and select materials and processing techniques for new product development.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards throughout the R&D process.

Kenntnisse

Material characterization

Analytical methods

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Team collaboration

Leadership

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Modeling software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, is seeking a Senior Research and Development Engineer to drive invention and translate laboratory discoveries into market-ready materials. This hybrid role combines hands‑on experimentation with cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in materials or a related field, 5+ years of R&D leadership, strong material characterization and design of experiments skills, and fluency in Spanish and English, with a passion for