Materials Science Engineer
Envista Holdings Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pomona • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $102,000 - $153,100 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Identify gaps related to material compatibility and propose robust solutions or independent studies.
- Design and carry out developmental work using appropriate methods and instrumentation to scientifically confirm efficacy, stability, compatibility and reliability of design.
- Independently plan and execute projects according to projects’ timetable and establish daily or weekly routines to meet project timetable.
- Present scientific data and recommendation to influence internal stakeholder and drive project direction.
- Develop and implement new testing methods and operating procedures to facilitate formula development process.
- Perform material compatibility study for surface disinfectant wipes and liquids as per ASTM and ISO guidelines.
- Conducting a wide variety of experimental tasks, including (but not limited to) tensile testing using Instron, corrosion study of metals, and evaluating compatibility of chemicals with medical devices.
- Manage vendor and external collaborator relationships; proactively collaborate with external medical device, polymer, and component materials manufacturers for material compatibility testing.
- Collaborate and carry out design verification studies and other studies to meet the design controls requirements.
- Perform engineering analysis such as stress, tolerance stack, material selection, and FMEA.
- Independently conducts root cause analysis investigations.
- Participate in efforts associated with continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and other organization capability initiatives.
- Work on cross functional team to prepare scientific conference presentations and publications.
- Adhere to safety guidelines.
- Estimated 5% travel will be required for this position.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Material Science, Polymer Science and Packaging Engineering, or related disciplines.
- 5-10 years of R&D experience in manufacturing packaging, chemical or other highly regulated industry.
- Knowledge of material characterization and failure analysis techniques.
- Able to perform material compatibility study for surface disinfectant wipes and liquids as per ASTM and ISO guidelines.
- Experience conducting a wide variety of experimental tasks, including (but not limited to) tensile testing using Instron, corrosion study of metals, and evaluating compatibility of chemicals with medical devices.
- Experience working with microscopes, tensile/strain testing (Instron, Blue Hill Universal) and rheology.
- Knowledge of lab best practices and GMP and GLP.
- Familiarity with ASTM/ ISO standards and mechanical testing.
- In-depth understanding of various statistical analysis tools.
Benefits
- annual performance bonus
- medical/dental/vision benefits
- 401K match
- other applicable compensation plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
material compatibilitydevelopmental worktensile testingcorrosion studymaterial characterizationfailure analysisengineering analysisroot cause analysisstatistical analysis
Soft skills
project managementcollaborationcommunicationinfluencing stakeholderscontinuous improvement
Certifications
Master's Degree in Material ScienceMaster's Degree in Polymer ScienceMaster's Degree in Packaging EngineeringGMPGLP