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Schaeffler Group USA

Materials Engineer

Wooster, OH · On-site

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 ...

Schaeffler

Materials Engineer

Wooster, OH · On-site

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 ...

Neuralink

Materials Engineer

South San Francisco, CA

MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. * 2+ years of hands-on experience with explicit dynamics FEA (LS-DYNA, Abaqus/Explicit, or similar) - not static/modal only ...

Mariana Minerals

Materials Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

MS degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (PhD preferred). * Hands-on experience in materials synthesis (e.g., solid-state, hydrothermal, precipitation ...

NovoLINC Inc

Materials Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Qualifications · PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related materials-focused discipline. · Proven expertise in polymer composite engineering to formulate and ...

Formlabs

Materials Scientist

Somerville, MA · On-site

S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field (all are welcome) Bonus Skills: * Experience developing materials for 3D printing, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers! * 3D CAD modeling

Formlabs

Materials Scientist

Boston, MA · On-site

S., or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field (all are welcome) Bonus Skills: * Experience developing materials for 3D printing, especially for SLA/DLP or SLS printers! * 3D CAD modeling

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A Materials PhD is a doctoral degree focused on advanced research in materials science and engineering. This field involves studying the properties, structure, and performance of various materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Earning a Materials PhD typically requires several years of coursework and original research, culminating in a dissertation. Graduates often pursue careers in academia, research, or industry, working on developing new materials or improving existing ones for various applications.

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To thrive as a Materials PhD, you need advanced expertise in materials science, research methodology, and data analysis, usually supported by a doctoral degree in materials science or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory instruments, characterization techniques (such as SEM, XRD), and scientific software (like MATLAB or Python) is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for success in research and collaboration. These skills and qualities enable innovative research, accurate results, and effective dissemination of findings in academic or industrial settings.

What are typical career advancement paths for someone with a PhD in Materials Science within industry and academia?

With a PhD in Materials Science, professionals often begin their careers as research scientists or postdoctoral fellows. In industry, advancement can lead to roles such as senior scientist, project manager, or R&D director, often involving increased leadership and project oversight. In academia, career progression typically moves from postdoctoral researcher to assistant professor, then associate professor, and potentially to full professor or department chair, contingent on research achievements and teaching. Both paths offer opportunities to specialize further or move into interdisciplinary collaborations, and building a strong publication or patent record is key for advancement.
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Materials Engineer

Schaeffler Group USA

Wooster, OH • On-site

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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.
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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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