Hybrid Senior Materials Engineer – Innovation & Analysis

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Materials Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on material selection, development, and characterization for next-generation products in a hybrid work setting with in-office collaboration and remote work.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of material behavior, failure analysis, and processing across metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, with access to state-of-the-art labs and computational tools for R&D

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in materials engineering with product development focus.
• Strong knowledge of material properties, processing, and failure analysis.
• Experience with characterization techniques and standards (ASTM/ISO).
• Ability to work in hybrid teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Aufgaben

• Lead material selection, development, and qualification for new products.
• Conduct comprehensive material characterization and testing to determine properties.
• Perform failure analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing on novel materials and processing techniques.
• Develop material specifications, standards, and testing protocols.
• Manage material databases and provide technical support to cross-functional teams.
• Stay updated on advancements in materials science and industry trends.

Kenntnisse

Materials engineering

Failure analysis

Material characterization

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Microscopy

Spectroscopy

Mechanical testing

Thermal analysis

Simulation tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Materials Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role focuses on material selection, development, and characterization for next-generation products in a hybrid work setting with in-office collaboration and remote work.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of material behavior, failure analysis, and processing across metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, with access to state-of-the-art labs and computational tools for R&D