Sr Materials Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. seeks a leader for a new materials laboratory to design, procure, set up, and operate facilities while directing reverse engineering and characterization for production readiness.

The role requires a Master’s in materials science or related field, 5+ years in materials testing and lab management, deep polymer expertise, US citizenship with DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and passport for travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in materials science/related engineering required; PhD a plus.
• At least five years of progressive experience in materials testing, analysis, and laboratory management.
• Deep polymer expertise and ability to lead lab work independently.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD Secret clearance.
• Passport valid or obtainable for 15% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, procurement, setup, and operation of a new materials laboratory.
• Direct materials reverse engineering and characterization for production suitability.
• Serve as polymer science subject matter expert and evaluate additive-manufactured materials.
• Maintain laboratory safety and technical documentation.
• Advise senior engineering leadership.

Skills

Materials Science

Materials Engineering

Polymer Science

Polymer Chemistry

Materials Reverse Engineering

Materials Characterization

Mechanical Testing

Chemical Analysis

Laboratory Management

Laboratory Safety Compliance

Additive Manufacturing

Technical Documentation

Equipment Procurement

Project Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in materials science or related engineering

Ph.D. is a plus

Job description

Lead the design, procurement, setup, and operation of a new materials laboratory, while directing materials reverse engineering and characterization to assess production suitability. Serve as the polymer science subject matter expert, evaluate additive-manufactured materials, maintain laboratory safety and technical documentation, and advise senior engineering leadership.

Requirements

A master’s degree in materials science, materials engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline is required; a Ph.D. is a plus. Candidates need at least five years of progressive experience in materials testing, analysis, and laboratory management, deep polymer expertise, the ability to lead laboratory work independently, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance, and a valid or obtainable U.S. passport for 15% travel.

Key Skills

• Materials Science
• Materials Engineering
• Polymer Science
• Polymer Chemistry
• Materials Reverse Engineering
• Materials Characterization
• Mechanical Testing
• Chemical Analysis
• Laboratory Management
• Laboratory Safety Compliance
• Additive Manufacturing
• Technical Documentation
• Equipment Procurement
• Project Leadership