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... Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instruments. * Showcase a solid understanding of material characterization techniques relevant to magnetic materials, including ...

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... Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and polymer rheology · Knowledge of modern plastic manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding ...

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Materials Engineer

Schaeffler

Wooster, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Schaeffler rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

307th of 489 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct magnetic material characterization activities required to develop competitive products.
  • Understand the structure of the mechanical system from the architecture and consider the measures from the risk analysis in the construction.
  • Break down structures into subsystems and components and create a detailed product specification.
  • Check whether existing subsystems and components can be reused.
  • Develop alternative structures and select the one that is most suitable.
  • Ensure double-sided traceability with the mechanical architecture and provide work results under a configuration management (material designation, versioning, storage location, etc.).
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Adhere to and promote compliance with all relevant safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies throughout the engineering process.

Your Qualifications
  • Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, or Material Science disciplines; candidates with a Master's degree or PhD will be given preference due to advanced expertise.
  • Demonstrate 3 to 5 years of professional experience in materials engineering, with a strong emphasis on magnetic materials and their applications in mechanical systems.
  • Exhibit hands-on laboratory experience, showcasing proficiency in operating and interpreting results from advanced lab equipment such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instruments.
  • Showcase a solid understanding of material characterization techniques relevant to magnetic materials, including microstructural analysis, thermal behavior, and chemical composition assessments.
  • Possess excellent analytical skills with the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from complex data sets and translate these insights into actionable engineering solutions.
  • Effective communication skills to facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, document technical findings clearly, and support stakeholder engagement.
  • Must have legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship.

We look forward to your application.
Your contact
Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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