Materials Engineer

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A consulting firm in Dallas, TX is seeking a Materials Engineer to enhance manufacturing capabilities in the advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology sector. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Materials Science or related field and have experience with metallurgical processing and materials characterization. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, characterizing materials, and scaling up processes. The company offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of hands-on experience in metallurgical or ceramic processing.
• Experience with heat treatment and materials characterization.
• Familiarity with programming or data-driven approaches is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to optimize materials and processes.
• Characterize microstructure and diffusion behavior using advanced materials analysis techniques.
• Apply laboratory findings to assist process scale up to production.

Skills

Materials thermodynamics

Diffusion kinetics

Metallurgical processing

Materials characterization

Laboratory techniques

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or related field

Tools

SEM-EDS

EPMA

XRD

DSC

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit a Materials Engineer with expertise in physical metallurgy and diffusion-based process development for one of our clients based in Dallas, TX. Our client is a rapidly growing business in the advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology sector. The Engineer will play a critical role in guiding the business through its next phase of technology development, integration, and scale, with a specific focus on grain boundary diffusion (GBD) technologies.

This role will be involved in the development and optimization of advanced manufacturing technologies aimed at enhancing material properties through interface engineering, diffusion treatments, and tailored thermal processing. Working closely with laboratory, pilot-scale, and production teams, this position will translate fundamental materials understanding into scalable manufacturing solutions. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in returning an essential manufacturing capability to the US.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Design and conduct experiments to optimize new materials and processes, including but not limited to developing and refining heat treatment profiles to support GBD and microstructural control.
• Characterize microstructure and diffusion behavior using advanced materials analysis techniques such as SEM-EDS, EPMA, XRD, DSC, etc.
• Apply laboratory and pilot-scale findings to assist process scale up to production

The ideal candidate will hold a M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Physics, or a related field, with 1-5 years of hands-on experience in metallurgical or ceramic processing, heat treatment, and materials characterization. They will bring a deep understanding of materials thermodynamics and diffusion kinetics, along with a demonstrated ability to connect processing, structure, and performance. Candidates with experience in manufacturing will be viewed favorably. Familiarity with programming, modeling, or data-driven approaches to support materials understanding is a plus.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth organization with long-term career potential, working on projects of national importance. Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with strong opportunities for professional growth.