Materials & Process Engineer: R&D to Pilot-Scale

Insight Global; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Material Process Engineer to support rapid testing, process improvement, and R&D execution in the PDL. You will work closely with a senior engineer on the floor, using data to identify process and product improvements and to turn large technical problems into repeatable, controlled steps.

The role involves planning and executing laboratory- and pilot-scale experiments, defining process parameters, and characterizing materials from raw to finished products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• At least four years of relevant materials, process-development, laboratory, pilot-scale, or manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience using test data to diagnose issues, recommend solutions, improve a product or process, and make work repeatable.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in laboratory or pilot-scale process environments.
• Ability to review drawings, evaluate whether a design supports the intended product outcome, and provide practical feedback to engineering/design teams.
• Excellent communication to be able to create a feedback loop with Sr Designers to ensure future product enhancement
• Experience with powder processing, particle handling, mixing, coating, compaction, resin systems, thermal processing, carbonization, or advanced ceramics.
• Experience with graphite, carbon-based materials, ceramics, nuclear fuels, TRISO particles, radiological materials, or high-temperature materials.
• Practical experience with design of experiments, statistical analysis, material characterization, and process scale-up.
• Experience supporting hazard reviews, readiness reviews, or formal peer reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist lab and pilot-scale experiments to support rapid testing and process improvement.
• Apply iterative design-of-experiments and build-test-learn methods to accelerate development.
• Develop material specifications, process requirements, test plans, SOPs, and process-control documentation.
• Communicate findings through graphics and technical reports to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with laboratory, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and safety stakeholders.

Skills

Materials experience

Process development

Laboratory experience

Data analysis

Communication

Safety in lab

Hazard reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Nuclear Engineering

Tools

Design of experiments (DOE)

Statistical analysis

Material characterization

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Material Process Engineer to support rapid testing, process improvement, and R&D execution in the PDL. You will work closely with a senior engineer on the floor, using data to identify process and product improvements and to turn large technical problems into repeatable, controlled steps.

The role involves planning and executing laboratory- and pilot-scale experiments, defining process parameters, and characterizing materials from raw to finished products.