Material Engineer

Doherty Staffing Solutions; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage options

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Job summary

Wyoming, MN-based Doherty Staffing Solutions seeks a Materials Engineer to support materials testing, validation, and failure analysis across powersports products within a hands-on laboratory environment.

You will perform metallurgical prep and evaluation, analyze results, and coordinate tests while maintaining an organized lab and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. This temporary/full-time role offers weekly pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, and welding (beneficial).
• Strong MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical sample preparation and evaluation.
• Conduct failure analysis and fractography of metal and plastic components.
• Use optical microscopy, digital imaging, and hardness testing equipment to analyze materials.
• Execute accelerated environmental, chemical, and coating performance tests.
• Analyze test results and prepare clear, data-driven technical reports.
• Coordinate testing schedules and communicate results with project leads.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain an organized, efficient laboratory environment.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Organizational skills

Critical-thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Optical microscopy

Hardness testing equipment

Job description

Compensation: $35-40 per hour - paid weekly

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday-Friday

Job Type: Temporary | Full-time

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Materials Engineer for an engineering and product development company in Wyoming, MN. In this role, you’ll support materials testing, validation, and failure analysis across a wide range of powersports products while working in a hands-on laboratory environment. If you enjoy problem-solving, laboratory testing, and working on a variety of projects, this could be a great opportunity to grow your engineering career. Read below for more information!

What You'll Do as a Materials Engineer:

• Perform metallurgical sample preparation and evaluation
• Conduct failure analysis and fractography of metal and plastic components
• Use optical microscopy, digital imaging, and hardness testing equipment to analyze materials
• Execute accelerated environmental, chemical, and coating performance tests
• Analyze test results and prepare clear, data-driven technical reports
• Coordinate testing schedules and communicate results with project leads
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain an organized, efficient laboratory environment

What You Need to Bring to the Materials Engineer Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering required
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and proper chemical handling practices
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, and welding is beneficial
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills
• Excellent organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced laboratory environment #metrocareers

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.