Sr. Materials Engineer – Medical Device

Grove Technical Resources; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Technical Resources in Mounds View, MN is seeking a Materials Engineer to perform laboratory testing, materials characterization, and failure investigations on medical device materials. This onsite role supports product development and issue resolution by analyzing material performance and reliability.

You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to review technical documents and provide recommendations based on material behavior and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Hands-on laboratory testing, materials characterization, and failure analysis experience.
• Knowledge of material properties, biocompatibility, hazardous substances, and regulatory standards (ISO 10993, EU MDR, RoHS, California Prop 65).
• Ability to evaluate material performance and identify potential failure modes.
• Strong technical documentation review and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing, materials characterization, and failure investigations on medical device materials.
• Support product development and issue resolution by analyzing material performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to develop technical solutions.
• Review technical documents, specifications, and material-related reports.
• Provide recommendations based on material behavior, testing results, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Materials Science

Laboratory testing

Materials characterization

Failure analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Materials Science or related

Job description

Location: Mounds View, MN (Onsite)

Type: W2 contract

Duration: 2 years

Top Required Skills

Materials Science Engineering background (BS/MS in Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field)

Hands‑on laboratory testing, materials characterization, and failure analysis experience

Knowledge of material properties, biocompatibility, hazardous substances, and regulatory standards (ISO 10993, EU MDR, RoHS, California Prop 65)

Ability to evaluate material performance and identify potential failure modes

Strong technical documentation review and data analysis skills

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing, materials characterization, and failure investigations on medical device materials.

Support product development and issue resolution by analyzing material performance and reliability.

Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to develop technical solutions.

Review technical documents, specifications, and material-related reports.

Provide recommendations based on material behavior, testing results, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Experience

2-10 years of Materials Engineering experience.

Medical device or regulated industry experience preferred.

Experience supporting biocompatibility, materials compliance, and product performance evaluations.