Material Science Engineer, R&D

In a world where performance is paramount and environments are unforgiving, Thermon stands as a global leader, forging the future of thermal management, power distribution, and environmental controls. We don't just build systems, we engineer resilience, empowering the planet's most critical industries to thrive.

From the relentless demands of chemical plants and maritime operations to the intricate networks of rail and transit and the vital pulse of data centers, our technologies are the silent guardians sustaining infrastructure where failure is not an option. We craft solutions that ensure optimal operation, protecting critical assets and maximizing efficiency in the face of extreme conditions across diverse sectors like food and beverages, mining, pharmaceuticals, renewables, and oilgas.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our team, and the reliability of every system we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to quality and integrity in everything we do. Through true collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. Together, we don't just meet industrial performance standards-we elevate them.

Wherever the world depends on resilient systems, Thermon is there to ensure critical operations excel and endure.

We're looking for a Material Science Engineer to join our R&D team and lead the development of new electric heat generating technologies for the process heating industry. This role is pivotal in driving our mission to support global decarbonization and digitization trends through advanced electric heating solutions.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in metallurgical and ceramic material science. If you enjoy working as part of a small team to create and build advanced, customer focused solutions – this role will keep you engaged and inspired.

You'll thrive here if you:

• Want to make a real impact on a small, empowered team.
• Enjoy building products and new technologies that solve real-world problems and improve continuously through customer feedback.
• Are energized by the challenge of leading development of new technology in rapidly growing markets.
• Appreciates the elegance of well thought out, purpose built designs.
• Value driving projects from inception to full commercial release.

• Work in cross functional teams to transform conceptual ideas into fully commercialised new products.
• Balance innovation with regulatory, technical, and commercial constraints to ensure product viability and success.
• Conduct research to understand the properties, behavior, and performance of refractory and metallurgical materials.
• Develop and execute test plans to understand technical concepts and validate new designs.
• Perform troubleshooting, resolution analysis on a variety of heating products and associated equipment.
• Prepare technical documents (i.e. specifications, test procedures, lab reports, root cause analysis).
• Provide technical support to Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality departments.
• Review updated codes and standards and assess impact on product design.
• Provide enhancement and continuous improvement to existing products and processes.
• Maintain awareness of state-of-the-art technologies. Keep Thermon abreast of the latest industry trends and recommend responsive actions.

• 5+ years hands on experience in Material Science research and development.
• Strong understanding of Material Science lab processes: sample preparation, optical microscopy.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments methodologies to optimize compositions and processing parameters, enabling data-driven decision making.
• Experience in new product development using a structured stage-gate process from concept through commercialization.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, risk assessment, and go/no-go decision-making.
• Fundamental working knowledge of electric heating technology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to apply scientific principles to address complex challenges.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Material Science.

• Familiarity with material electric insulating characteristics, failure mechanisms and testing methodologies: Partial discharge, capacitance, dielectric withstand.
• Experience in polymer science. Specifically thermosetting polymers.
• Direct experience with electric heating equipment.
• Professional Engineering certification.

• Team Impact: Small, agile team where your contributions matter.
• Lab Environment: Enjoy access to a fully functional lab with state-of-the-art tools and equipment.
• Global Reach: Your work will power critical infrastructure around the world.
• Collaborative Culture: Cross-functional teams that value creativity, feedback, and growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health coverage, RRSP with match, and more.

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