Materials Engineer 2 - Metals

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Materials Engineer 2 - Metals in the U.S. headquarters region to deliver CMF solutions for products across market segments.

You will stay at the forefront of material innovations, verify CMF methods, and maintain a CMF database for ongoing program use. You will define explorations, determine root causes of CMF-related issues, and drive education on materials knowledge across the organization, collaborating with multi-disciplinary global teams to deliver verified solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a materials-related field with ≥2 years of experience.
• Proven ability to apply CMF tools and techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork across global teams.
• Knowledge of metals, ceramics, coatings, and manufacturing.
• Proactive problem solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CMF solutions from requirements to product launch.
• Maintain knowledge of material innovations and CMF trends.
• Develop CMF verification processes and CMF databases.
• Define and communicate CMF exploration results.
• Address CMF-related quality and manufacturing issues.

Skills

CMF evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strong communication

Metals knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

OneNote

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Materials Engineer 2 - Metals at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering CMF solutions for products covering all market segments.

Essential Functions

• Deliver CMF solutions from initial requirements to product launch
• Maintain industry knowledge of advances in material innovation and technology
• Develop CMF verification processes and develop/maintain a CMF database
• Define, execute, and communicate results of CMF explorations
• Determine root cause and deliver solutions for product quality and manufacturing issues related to CMF
• Drive continued education and development of materials-related knowledge throughout the organization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrates ability to select CMF characterization/analysis tools (ex. SEM, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, SMD/EDS, XRF, XPS, TEM, AFM, etc.)
• Demonstrates knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to use tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
• A curiosity for new CMF innovation, technology, process, design and future living
• Open to pushing new boundaries, work extremely well in multi-disciplinary global teams, able to speak up, anticipate technical challenges and plan ahead
• Looks beyond the immediate problem and generates new/innovative solutions to complex problems
• Be a strong communicator, sharing technical knowledge with non-technical partners in a clear and meaningful way (also challenges and constraints)
• Strong project management skills to drive new technology programs to deliver verified solutions from concept to manufacturing
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of a wide variety of materials and manufacturing methods (ex. metals, ceramics, inorganic coatings, and more)
• Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and proficient presentation skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work respectfully with others

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Experience working in the consumer electronics industry

Equal Opportunity Employer

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits