Materials Engineer, Credential Innovations

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a materials engineer to drive continuous product innovation and translate material properties into manufacturable designs. You will develop credential constructions, ensure designs meet durability and security requirements, and define lamination, adhesion, and thermal constraints while collaborating with global teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with polymer-based materials, and ability to work across manufacturing, sales, and suppliers to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with polymer-based materials (PC, PVC, PET).
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product development.
• Strong understanding of material behavior under thermal and pressure conditions.
• Ability to translate material properties into manufacturable designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identifying CPI opportunities and share with Global teams.
• Developing credential constructions including materials, layer stack-ups, and physical architecture.
• Ensuring designs meet security, functional, and durability requirements.
• Defining manufacturing feasibility and process constraints (lamination, adhesion, thermal interaction).
• Developing and executing validation plans and testing methods for new designs.
• Translating product concepts into production-ready solutions.
• Supporting development of new credential products and enhancements.
• Integrating new technologies (polycarbonate, dual interface, digital print).
• Collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and suppliers.
• Providing technical feasibility input for new customer opportunities.
• Supporting development of standards and repeatable engineering frameworks.

Skills

Polymer materials

Manufacturing experience

Material behavior

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Math calculations

Reading drawings

Team player

Communication skills

Windows OS & MS Office

SolidWorks CAD

Cross-functional collaboration

DOE testing

ERP/PLM exposure

Education

Materials/Mechanical/Chemical engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

Oracle ERP

Agile PLM

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a materials engineer to drive continuous product innovation and translate material properties into manufacturable designs. You will develop credential constructions, ensure designs meet durability and security requirements, and define lamination, adhesion, and thermal constraints while collaborating with global teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with polymer-based materials, and ability to work across manufacturing, sales, and suppliers to advance