Materials Engineer II

Planet Pharma; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a specialist contributor to advance materials research and development. You will participate in project team meetings, perform laboratory work in materials characterization, accelerated testing, and surface analysis, and produce technical reports.

The role emphasizes autonomy, initiative, and a strong grounding in materials science, biocompatibility, and regulatory considerations for materials of concern.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials characterization, processing and performance.
• Experience with materials science, biocompatibility, biostability, and regulatory considerations for materials of concern.

Responsibilities

• Participating in project team meetings for materials research, new product development and released products.
• Laboratory work: Materials Characterization, Accelerated Testing, Surface Analysis
• Technical Report Writing

Skills

Materials characterization

Autonomy/Self-starter

Materials science & regulation

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Can you please confirm your top 3 skills sets required?

1. 1. Understanding of materials characterization, processing, and performance.
   2. Initiative/Self Starter/Autonomy
   3. Understanding of Materials Science, Biocompatibility, Biostability, and Materials of Concern Regulations.

Can you please confirm the 3 main responsibilities/day to day activities required for this role?

1. 1. Participating in project team meetings for materials research, new product development and released products.
   2. Laboratory work: Materials Characterization, Accelerated Testing, Surface Analysis
   3. Technical Report Writing

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Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimise materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, nonmetallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications. Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications. May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments.

Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones . May have some involvement in cross functional assignments.

Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex . Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.

Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts . External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decisionmaking.

Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree