Materials Testing Engineer

Position Title: Materials Testing Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials Testing Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee and develop test programs for material performance and degradation (e.g., physical property measurement, mechanical testing, neutron irradiation, etc)

Develop test requirements, plans, specifications, and procedures for testing unique materials in complex environments, including liquid metal sodium

Lead large-scale cooperative projects for materials testing and development with external collaborators, partners, and suppliers

Maintain project schedule and ensure timely delivery of results

Conduct testing and material characterization in a laboratory environment

External procurements of materials, equipment, and testing services, including authoring procurement requisitions and managing supplier performance to plan

Perform scientific analysis on test data and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to materials performance and behavior, reactor design, and materials qualification

Engage with the design, fabrication, and operation of custom laboratory experiments.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with minimum 6 years of related experience; or a Masters degree with minimum 3 years of related experience. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline is required.

Prior experience in materials testing and characterization for nuclear research or industry applications is desired but not required

A thorough understanding of mechanical testing for both metallic, ceramics, and hardfacing coatings is required

Experience working with a variety of materials including metallics and hardfacing coatings is desired

Proficiency in conducting mechanical testing in extreme environments is required

Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience is required

Metallography and SEM-EDS experience are required

Proficiency in writing and producing technical documentation including test reports and studies

Experience cooperating with external project partners/collaborators and suppliers for technical scopes of work is highly desired

Proficiency in experimental techniques for materials testing, characterization, and analysis is required

Experience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 is preferred

Strong communication skills desired.

Must possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract

Location: Everett, WA (Onsite).

Pay Rate Range: $72-90/hr.

Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.