Materials Engineer Jobs

The Materials Engineer is responsible for evaluating new elastomer/rubber materials, processes, suppliers, and end applications.  This person applies seasoned technical knowledge to various engineering projects on materials and material-processing issues. The overarching goals of the projects are to improve the performance, reliability, and sustainability of elastomer-enabled mechanical tools for subterranean exploration and production of energy.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Write materials and process specifications and standards.
• Develop, evaluate, and qualify special processes such as compounding, extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, additive manufacturing, and their applications.
• Prepare and maintain source control and other procurement documentation and guidance for material procurement activities; assign quality requirements for procurements and subcontracts.
• Provide material engineering review and approval of contract and subcontract statements of work and specifications.
• Interface with suppliers and subcontractor representatives on material related activities.
• Develop and evaluate new elastomeric materials through characterization, testing, analysis, and modeling.  Candidates with experiences on FEA modeling are preferred.
• Provide material consultation to InTouch engineers, field locations and customers.
• Perform failure and predictive analyses to develop advancements for products, focusing on material selection, modification, and processing effects.  Experiences in automation of data analysis are highly desired.
• Produce detailed technical reports and provide effective technical presentations.
• Advise on material selection, property data and failure avoidance.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering with minimum 3 years direct experience
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship