Job Description
Hands-On Product Development Role In Advanced Materials Innovation
This is an exciting opportunity to join a technology-driven materials company specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced metallic materials and surface treatment solutions. The organization combines cutting-edge materials science with engineering innovation to create products that solve complex performance challenges for customers across a variety of industries.
Job Description
Lead laboratory-based product and process development activities for advanced metal coating technologies. Develop, formulate, analyze, and maintain chemical processing solutions. Establish process control parameters, operating windows, and maintenance procedures. Optimize process performance through experimentation, data analysis, and engineering controls. Support scale-up activities from laboratory development through commercial implementation. Investigate process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Design, execute, and document experimental plans to support new product development initiatives. Develop and refine testing methodologies to validate product performance. Perform material characterization, inspection, and failure analysis activities. Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to support product qualification and commercialization efforts. Maintain detailed technical documentation, procedures, and process records. Support occasional travel requirements related to customer engagement and product launch activities.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Materials Development Engineer should have: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 2 years of laboratory, product development, or process engineering experience. Hands-on experience working with chemical processes, laboratory operations, or manufacturing process development. Strong understanding of experimental design, testing, and data-driven problem solving. Experience with wet chemistry handling and safe laboratory practices. Familiarity with materials characterization and analytical techniques such as SEM/EDS, XRF, hardness testing, durability testing, cross-sectioning, or environmental testing. Ability to execute detailed experiments and analyze technical results. Strong technical documentation and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and in cross-functional teams. Interest in product commercialization, process scale-up, and advanced materials technologies.
What's On Offer
Competitive base salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000, depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work with innovative advanced materials and coating technologies. High visibility role with direct involvement in product development and commercialization. Collaborative engineering environment with exposure to laboratory, manufacturing, and customer-facing projects. Strong career growth potential within an expanding technology-focused organization.
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Westborough
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Fernanda Acuna
Job Reference: JN-112026-7144863
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Westborough, MA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $85,000–$100,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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