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Materials Engineer

Chicago, IL

On-site Full time

$96,000 to $122,000 a year

The employer is a maker of motors, drives and motion-control systems for industrial equipment.

As a Materials Engineer with the employer, you will work independently and help shape how the materials engineering team works. This position is based in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Chicago location.

What you’ll do

  • Perform failure analysis on returned and field components
  • Write material specifications and test reports
  • Select and qualify materials for new product designs
  • Run mechanical, thermal and microstructural testing

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering
  • 3+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong report writing
  • Laboratory experience
  • Knowledge of metals, polymers or composites

Nice to have

  • Graduate degree in materials science
  • Experience with additive manufacturing

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $96,000 – $122,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Annual professional development and certification budget
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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