Advanced Materials and Technology Engineer
On-site · Yocumtown, Pennsylvania, United States or Etters, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Advanced Materials & Technology Engineer responsible for developing, evaluating, and implementing advanced materials and processes for interconnect technologies. Responsibilities include evaluating new materials (polymers, metals, coatings, composites), conducting lab- and pilot-scale experiments to prototype and validate emerging technologies, performing root-cause analysis and corrective actions, supporting material characterization and reliability testing, collaborating with Development, NPI, Signal and Mechanical Integrity teams, engaging in early-stage concept development to capture design needs and cost-reduction opportunities, interfacing with suppliers and research labs, documenting technical findings and communicating recommendations, supporting tech transfer and scale-up to manufacturing, and validating product designs with flow simulations using Moldflow, Moldex 3D or Sigmasoft.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (Master's or PhD preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in materials development, materials engineering, or advanced manufacturing, with hands-on experience working with both polymer/plastic materials and metallic materials (preferably within the electronics, connector, interconnect, or metal manufacturing industries)
- Demonstrated experience in material selection, processing, characterization, and performance evaluation of polymers, engineering plastics, metal alloys, coatings, and surface treatment technologies
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to both plastics and metals, including injection molding, metal forming, stamping, plating, coatings, and assembly technologies
- Experience with solid modeling tools - Creo and/or SolidWorks and/or NX
- Proficiency in polymer flow software like Moldflow, Sigmasoft and/or Moldex 3D a plus
- Experience with data analysis software, MS Excel, Matlab, Minitab and/or Origin
- Hands-on experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, mechanical testing)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to link material properties to performance
- Curiosity-driven mindset with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, plating, coatings, adhesives, composites) a plus
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical findings to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders
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