Materials Reliability & Test Engineer

Andersen Windows, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Andersen Corporation is seeking a Materials Test Development Engineer to evaluate material performance under mechanical and environmental conditions, spanning lab and field applications. You will develop advanced test methods and generate data for simulations used in engineering design.

In this role you will own measurement technologies such as CT scanning, DIC, DMA, and more, collaborating with technicians and stakeholders to deliver reliable insights. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science or Engineering with supplemental knowledge.
• 2–5+ years engineering experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with product development processes.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering principles and product test methods.
• Good understanding of statistical methods, data visualization, and analysis tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
• Experience with X-ray Computed Tomography, Digital Image Correlation, Cyclic Fatigue Testing, UTM, DMA, and Parallel Plate Rheometers is a plus.
• AutoCAD or other CAD software experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Committed to providing high quality products across the Andersen enterprise.
• Curious and passionate about material characterization and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute advanced material and component testing methods to evaluate performance under mechanical loading and environmental conditions.
• Generate high-quality material characterization data to support engineering simulations, predictive modeling, and product development activities.
• Analyze complex experimental datasets to identify material behaviors, performance trends, and reliability characteristics.
• Collaborate with technicians to collect and validate measurement data using a variety of advanced testing methods.
• Train and mentor technicians on test setup, inspection procedures, and measurement techniques as required.
• Plan and conduct laboratory and field-based investigations to assess short-term and long-term material performance.
• Serve as the technical subject matter expert and owner for advanced measurement and testing technologies.
• Document test results and communicate engineering findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders through technical reports and presentations.
• Travel within the United States as needed (up to 10%).

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Microsoft Office

Engineering data visualization

Education

BS in Materials Science or Engineering

Tools

X-ray Computed Tomography

Digital Image Correlation

Cyclic Fatigue Testing

Universal Testing Machines

Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers

Parallel Plate Rheometers

AutoCAD

Job description

Andersen Corporation is seeking a Materials Test Development Engineer to evaluate material performance under mechanical and environmental conditions, spanning lab and field applications. You will develop advanced test methods and generate data for simulations used in engineering design.

In this role you will own measurement technologies such as CT scanning, DIC, DMA, and more, collaborating with technicians and stakeholders to deliver reliable insights. Travel up to 10% is expected.