Materials Engineer II: Seal Materials & Analysis

Sanders Industries Holdings; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bal Seal Engineering in California is seeking a Materials Scientist to develop new seal polymers and supporting materials through analysis and testing, working with stakeholders to implement new materials. The role requires 4+ years of experience in material science and strong technical writing.

The candidate will work with PTFE, PEEK, UHMWPE and various metal wires, collaborating with engineering and production to resolve material issues and ensure specifications are met in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science or related Engineering field.
• Experience with Thermoplastic polymers PTFE, PEEK, UHMWPE and other fluoropolymers.
• Minimum 4 years in Material Science and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Material Analysis performed using state of the art equipment (SEM, DSC, TGA, FTIR).
• Evaluate and select spring energizer materials including aerospace/medical-grade wires.
• Lead complex material evaluation and root-cause analysis projects.
• Develop and execute test plans according to priorities and due dates.
• Prepare documentation verifying results of testing.

Skills

Material Analysis

Testing Plans

Root Cause Analysis

Documentation

Materials Testing

Cross-functional Collaboration

DOE

Reading Drawings

MS Office

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material Science

Tools

SEM

DSC

TGA

FTIR

Job description

Bal Seal Engineering in California is seeking a Materials Scientist to develop new seal polymers and supporting materials through analysis and testing, working with stakeholders to implement new materials. The role requires 4+ years of experience in material science and strong technical writing.

The candidate will work with PTFE, PEEK, UHMWPE and various metal wires, collaborating with engineering and production to resolve material issues and ensure specifications are met in a manufacturing