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Tempo

Staff Materials Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$148K - $161K/yr

Deep Expertise in ceramic processing, sintering, powder technology, and high-temperature materials ... Ability to read engineering drawings, inspect hardware, and identify dimensional and surface ...

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Corning

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Ohmite

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Warrenville, IL · On-site

The Position Ohmite is currently searching for a Ceramics Engineer , specializing in ceramic materials, high-temperature systems, and manufacturing processes related to advanced ceramic components.

Ohmite Manufacturing

Ceramic Engineer

Warrenville, IL · On-site

The Position Ohmite is currently searching for a Ceramics Engineer , specializing in ceramic materials, high-temperature systems, and manufacturing processes related to advanced ceramic components.

Antares

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$115K - $185K/yr

Lead the development and qualification for ceramic materials in the reactor, including lifetime ... alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises. Culture At Antares, we like to ...

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Ceramic Materials Engineer (Open to All Levels)

Oak Brook, IL • On-site

Protingent
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$85K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

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Position Title: Ceramic Materials Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Ceramic Materials Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Support the design, evaluation, and qualification of SiC and graphite components used in advanced reactor systems.
  • Analyze SiC and graphite material properties including thermal conductivity, strength, oxidation resistance, creep behavior, and dimensional stability.
  • Support graphite material selection, procurement specifications, and supplier technical evaluations.
  • Perform engineering analyses related to performance in a high-temperature reactor environment.
  • Evaluate SiC and graphite behavior under thermal gradients, irradiation conditions, and operational environments.
  • Support development of material qualification plans, test requirements, and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, and systems engineering teams.
  • Review technical literature and industry data related to material performance in HTGR applications.
  • Prepare engineering reports, calculations, presentations, and licensing support documentation.
  • Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience; internship, research, and laboratory experience are applicable.
  • Understanding of materials science fundamentals, material properties, and degradation mechanisms.
  • Knowledge of material performance in a nuclear reactor environment, including irradiation effects, oxidation behavior, fracture mechanics, or creep mechanisms.
  • Experience with materials testing, characterization techniques, or qualification programs.
  • Ability to analyze technical data and communicate engineering conclusions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience with graphite, carbon-based materials, ceramics, or high-temperature materials.
  • Experience with nuclear-grade graphite or HTGR materials.
  • Familiarity with ASME standards, NRC licensing processes, or nuclear material requirements.
  • Experience with engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL, MATLAB, or Python.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary Range: $85K- $215K
  • Location: Oak Brook, IL (Onsite).

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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