Magnetic Materials Engineer – R&D for High-Performance Tech

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company seeking a Materials Engineer to join its U.S. team in Wooster. The role focuses on magnetic materials and integration with mechanical architecture to deliver competitive product solutions.

The candidate will perform hands-on lab work with SEM, TGA, DSC, FTIR, and ICP, while collaborating across engineering functions to ensure robust, compliant designs and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's or PhD preferred.
• 3–5 years of materials engineering experience focusing on magnetic materials.
• Hands-on lab experience with SEM, TGA, DSC, FTIR, ICP.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into engineering solutions.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct magnetic material characterization to develop competitive products.
• Understand mechanical system structure from architecture and risk analyses.
• Break down structures into subsystems and create detailed product specifications.
• Evaluate reuse potential of existing subsystems and components.
• Develop alternative structures and select the most suitable.
• Ensure traceability with mechanical architecture and manage configuration data.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to safety, environmental regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Materials engineering

Magnetic materials

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

SEM

TGA

DSC

FTIR

ICP

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company seeking a Materials Engineer to join its U.S. team in Wooster. The role focuses on magnetic materials and integration with mechanical architecture to deliver competitive product solutions.

The candidate will perform hands-on lab work with SEM, TGA, DSC, FTIR, and ICP, while collaborating across engineering functions to ensure robust, compliant designs and continuous improvement.