Associate Materials Engineer

Responsibilities

• Focus on understanding material science issues related to advanced manufacturing, including additive manufacturing and repair technologies
• Connect material properties to part end-use needs
• Review test plans, test reports, data, and specifications
• Perform troubleshooting and ideation for process improvements or material replacement
• Evaluate new and emerging technologies

Requirements

• BS degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., materials, chemical, polymer, metallurgical, or aerospace)
• Experience with material characterization, property development, or product development
• Working knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes
• Experience following laboratory safety protocols
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal research contract requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD/CAM software
• Hands-on experience with metals or polymer-based additive manufacturing (e.g., laser-powder bed fusion, DED, or FFF)
• Experience with mechanical testing (tensile, fatigue) or metallographic evaluation
• Experience working in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing setting
• Experience with process optimization, continuous improvement, or Design of Experiments (DoE)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Disability insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

About the Company

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry, and nonprofit customers. Established as the research arm of the University of Dayton, UDRI contributes to education, research, and public service through high-level collaboration and sponsored research.