Project Engineer Assistant

Apollopros; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollopros is seeking an Assistant Project Engineer in East Hartford, CT on a contract basis. The role supports lead engineers on project execution across materials and processes, including microscopy and lab testing.

Responsibilities include logistics, documentation, and coordination of test articles, weighing up to 20 lbs, with some external testing involvement. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in materials science/engineering and has at least two years of experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering with understanding of materials properties
• 2+ years of experience
• Higher proficiency in Excel preferred
• Understanding of metallography, characterization tools and basic materials properties

Responsibilities

• Support the lead engineers on project execution for multiple programs
• Execute projects defined by the lead engineers including microscopy and basic internal lab testing
• Assist with external material testing as needed
• Manage test article logistics including shipping and handling of items up to 20 lbs

Skills

MS Office

Technical writing

Logistics

Excel data-analysis

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Assistant Project Engineer East Hartford, CT Contract $40.41-$50.69/hr Support to the lead engineers on the project execution for various programs related to materials & processes. Execute the projects pre-defined by the lead engineers, e.g. microscopy, internal lab testing, some level of external material testing.

Basic Qualifications:

• Assistant Project Engineer MS Office basic proficiency (Word, PPT, Excel)
• Technical writing and editing
• Managing test article logistics including shipping, and moving boxes/ materials weighing up to 20 lbs across office/lab
• Other project/logistic support as needed.
• Bachelors (Materials science and engineering, or Mechanical engineering with understanding of materials properties)
• 2+ years of experience
• Higher proficiency (data analysis) in Excel is preferred.
• Understanding of metallography, characterization tools and basic understanding of materials properties