Global Materials Engineer – Innovate, Analyze & Improve

Emerson; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson, Marshalltown, IA, is seeking a Materials Engineer to drive innovation across global product lines. You will work with metallic and non-metallic materials, including polymers, elastomers, coatings, adhesives, and lubricants, to support design, manufacturing, and performance.

Focus areas include material selection, failure analysis, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical, Polymer, or Plastics Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant materials experience will be strongly considered.
• Experience applying materials technology to solving a broad range of problems.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technology.
• Self-motivated, self-sufficient, and able to work with teams with competing interests.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to present to large audiences.
• Ability to follow SOPs and safely perform experiments; growth opportunities to implement test practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in identification, development, application, and qualification of materials for product design, manufacture, and application.
• Lead projects and support failure analysis, supplier qualification, material selection, and materials research.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers worldwide to understand materials needs.
• Create and document best practices for applicable technologies in current and future projects.
• Develop and maintain internal specifications and practices.
• Contribute to and interpret industry standards.

Skills

Materials engineering

Failure analysis

Supplier qualification

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Plastics Engineering

Job description

Emerson, Marshalltown, IA, is seeking a Materials Engineer to drive innovation across global product lines. You will work with metallic and non-metallic materials, including polymers, elastomers, coatings, adhesives, and lubricants, to support design, manufacturing, and performance.

Focus areas include material selection, failure analysis, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams worldwide.