Remote Advanced Materials Engineer - Research & Innovation

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Flexible remote work culture

Support for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Advanced Materials Engineer to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on research, development, and application of novel materials across product lines, leveraging deep expertise in material properties, characterization, and performance under demanding environments.

The ideal candidate will drive innovation through materials science, collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams, and manage multiple R&D projects while contributing to IP development and

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in advanced materials R&D, development, and application.
• Strong knowledge of material properties, characterization techniques, and failure analysis.
• Experience with metals, ceramics, polymers, or composites.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and evaluate new materials for application needs.
• Characterize material properties using mechanical, thermal, electrical, or chemical methods.
• Analyze performance under varying operating and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with design teams to select and implement materials in products.
• Develop processing techniques to achieve desired properties and performance.
• Investigate failures and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings.

Skills

Materials science

Advanced materials

Material characterization

Failure analysis

Remote collaboration

Independent research

Modeling/simulation

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Material testing equipment

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Advanced Materials Engineer to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on research, development, and application of novel materials across product lines, leveraging deep expertise in material properties, characterization, and performance under demanding environments.

The ideal candidate will drive innovation through materials science, collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams, and manage multiple R&D projects while contributing to IP development and