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KOHLER

Engineer, WasteLAB Materials

Kohler, WI · On-site

This hands-on engineering opportunity offers the chance to lead material innovation initiatives, support new product development, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement ...

Charter Automotive

WI · On-site

$60 - $75/hr

The Materials Engineering Rotational program provides the opportunity for a recent Materials Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering graduate to join Charter Steel on a full‑time basis and rotate ...

CrossFire Group

Senior Materials Engineer

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

SENIOR MATERIALS ENGINEER Location: Oshkosh, WI Job Type: 9-12 Month Contract | Potential Contract-to-Hire Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site Industry: Defense ...

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP

WI · On-site

$110 - $130/hr

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to advance our mission of making humanity multiplanetary. This challenging role involves developing new materials and solving ...

Applied Materials, Inc.

WI · On-site

$88 - $121/hr

Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology. What We Offer ...

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What is the difference between Materials Developer vs Materials Scientist?

AspectMaterials DeveloperMaterials Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, engineering, or related fieldBachelor's or higher degree in materials science, chemistry, or physics
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, manufacturing settingsResearch labs, academia, industry research divisions
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, R&D firms, product developmentUniversities, research institutions, industry R&D
Common Search & ComparisonMaterials Developer vs Materials Scientist

Materials Developers focus on creating and optimizing materials for specific applications, often working closely with product teams. Materials Scientists conduct fundamental research to understand material properties and behaviors, often in academic or research settings. While both roles require a background in materials science, Developers are more application-oriented, whereas Scientists focus on foundational research.

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R&D Materials Engineer

Albany International Corp.

Kaukauna, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

The R&D Materials Engineer is a position focused on the development of new high performance thermoplastic and thermoset product concepts. Albany products are subjected to a variety of physical property demands including tension, compression, and flexion, under challenging chemical and environmental conditions. Working with other scientists and engineers, the Materials Engineer will act as a Project Leader to develop both new products and potentially, new processes, to support scale-up for field trials and eventual commercialization. It is Albany's goal to continually provide high value to our customers with Sustainability built into our formulations and processes. Thus, this is a handson R&D position for developing high value and sustainable products for the future.

Essential Job Functions

Execute handson R&D activities by conducting material testing and pilotscale trials to evaluate new highperformance thermoplastic and thermoset materials designed to meet demanding mechanical, chemical, and environmental requirements.

Conduct and analyze experiments using DesignofExperiments (DOE) methods and applied statistics to address product, process, and quality challenges.

Collaborate closely with engineers and technologists to process prototypes, gather data, and support scale-up, pilot, and customer trials.

Generate and develop innovative research ideas, new product concepts, and custom test methods or equipment modifications that advance Albany's materials portfolio and technical capabilities.

Document, summarize, and clearly communicate experimental data, trial results, and technical recommendations through written reports and verbal presentations to the R&D team and management.

Exercise judgment on the progress of the work and adjust tasks with guidance from senior staff as needed.

Conduct work on multiple projects as part of a team or independently, with increasing project leadership over time.

Plan, conduct, schedule, and coordinate small projects.

Gain knowledge of Albany products and markets.

Develop technical resources and working relationships within the company and with external partners.

Support R&D quality investigations through root-cause analysis and trial execution.

Reads, understands, and is committed to conducting business in accordance to Albany International's Business Ethics Policy. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity.

Required Skills:

Applied Statistics and Design-of-Experiments Methodology

Problem solving skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Required Experience:

10years work experience. Strong interest in materials, automation, and processes at a hands-on level.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor Degreex OR Masters degreex OR PhDx

Field of Study:

Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering/Science, Materials Science

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