Materials Engineer at Seattle

Job Description

Job Classification: Contract Aerotek is seeking a Senior R&D Materials Engineer to evaluate, analyze and select materials for a variety of products used in the aerospace and defense industry. Qualified candidates please send your resumes to apply. This is a contract position: 8 months-1 year. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Reviews plans for new product and factors such as strength, weight, and cost to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives.Conducts materials evaluation and selectionPlans and implements laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards.Confers with producers of materials such as metals, ceramics, or polymers during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications.Reviews product failure data and interprets laboratory tests and analyses to establish or rule out material and process causes.Conducts analysis on materials to identify and evaluate materials creep, fatigue, and corrosion.Conducts hardness and strength testsOther responsibilities may be assigned.Required QualificationsBachelors degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university with ABET certification and emphasis in Materials, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering. 5+ years experience with materials processing and testing, composite materials, fracture mechanics, and analysis.Desired QualificationsMasters degree in an Engineering field. 10+ years experience with materials processing and testing, composite materials, fracture mechanics, and analysis.Familiarity with high temperature materials including ceramics and metals.Aerospace industry experience.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents such as patents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Multi-task and manage time between multiple projects and priorities. Communicate and present technical information clearly and understandably.Ability to utilize testing equipment including meters, gages, and test chamber

Join Aerotek, one of the leading providers of engineering and engineering support professionals in North America. Due to our growth, were constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across a number of different industries. We know its more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. Its the support you get. Thats the reason Aerotek offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Dont put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Seattle, Company: Aerotek.