Materials Science Engineer

3 days ago

Cambridge ON NT J, Canada Smarter Alloys Full time

High impact role in a small, agile laboratory environment. Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of the smart materials industry. Flexible, autonomous, and varied role in a multidisciplinary environment.

As our new Materials Science Engineer, you will play an integral role on our materials science team, helping to develop and advance our technology and materials. You will be working with smart materials (including shape memory alloys) and advanced manufacturing processes to understand how these processes can be used to control the function of these materials.

Every day in this role will offer an opportunity to apply your deep technical knowledge to help develop innovative solutions to important problems.

To succeed in this role, you will require a strong grasp of metallic materials, and be able to use both experimental and numerical methods to optimize these materials for different applications.

You will enjoy the benefits of working with an experienced, knowledgeable, and collaborative team, who will support you when needed but also empower you to solve problems independently and work autonomously.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the materials team on NiTi-based shape memory alloy R&D activities, and any projects related to materials and device development and testing
  • Perform material properties characterization and testing using a variety of techniques (optical microscopy, SEM, DSC, thermomechanical testing, tensile testing, laser processing, heat treating, hardness testing)
  • Perform statistical analysis on materials testing results
  • Develop a thorough understanding of multi-memory-materials technology

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials, Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
  • Min. 2-3 years work experience in Research and Development environment
  • Effective communication in technical information
  • Hands on experience with any materials characterization technologies
  • Good knowledge of physical metallurgy and materials engineering principles
  • Good knowledge of materials processing and manufacturing principles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Background in shape memory alloys
  • Experience with laser processing and advanced manufacturing
  • Experience driving projects through a data analysis approach
  • Experience working within a Quality Management System
  • Experience with automation and materials informatics

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience + full benefits
  • A full-time, permanent position working in a state-of-the-art facility
  • Flexible work schedule (40 hrs/week) with core hours between 10 am – 3:30 pm
  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development

WORKING WITH SMARTER ALLOYS

Smarter Alloys is at the forefront of the smart materials revolution. With applications ranging from wearable technology to medical devices, our technology can be found across a wide range of industries, including medical/dental, automotive, energy harvesting, consumer electronics and sporting goods.

We are a small, innovative and fast-moving company that is on the cutting edge of the smart materials industry. We have aggressive growth goals and are looking for someone who is willing to put in the work to help us get there. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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