Soft Magnetic Materials Engineer – Product Innovation

Carpenter Technology USA; Pine Forge (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Product Development Engineer for the Motor Technology Center to lead development of soft magnetic materials and optimize stack performance for electromagnetic applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and interface with customers to translate specifications into material solutions.

The role emphasizes rigorous testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence product direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in materials science, electrical engineering, physics or related field.
• 2–3+ years experience in magnetic materials, product engineering, or testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and qualification for soft magnetic materials (e.g., Hiperco, Hiperm 49, HyMu80).
• Interface with customers to understand requirements and provide technical support.
• Support data analysis, technical documentation and presentations for customer-specific needs.
• Demonstrate and advance product value proposition through testing and characterization of soft magnetic alloys, laminations, and stacks.
• Document designs, test results, and engineering changes per ASTM, ISO and internal standards.
• Design and implement stack manufacturing and product improvements using DOE in production.

Skills

Magnetic materials

Product engineering

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

ASTM standards familiarity

IEC/IEEE/MIL specs familiarity

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Product Development Engineer for the Motor Technology Center to lead development of soft magnetic materials and optimize stack performance for electromagnetic applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and interface with customers to translate specifications into material solutions.

The role emphasizes rigorous testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to mentor staff and influence product direction.