Mechanical Engineer, Materials

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

Mechanical Engineer Material / Product Development background

ONSITE in Berkeley CA

• Coating and finish selection such as powder coat paint e-coat galvanizing plating and conversion coatings.
• Corrosion mechanisms chemical compatibility electrolyte resistance environmental exposure and durability.
• Materials selection and manufacturing-process compatibility for metallic and polymer components.
• Qualification planning test-method definition failure analysis and supplier technical evaluation.

• Benchmark lower-cost coatings and finishes against functional and durability requirements.
• Evaluate corrosion protection chemical/electrolyte resistance manufacturability quality and lifecycle risk.
• Recommend materials and coating systems by component and exposure condition.
• Define specimen testing acceptance criteria and qualification evidence with customer or test provider.
• Support root-cause analysis for coating corrosion adhesion and material failures.

• 5 years of materials corrosion coatings chemical or surface-engineering experience.
• Bachelors degree in Materials Science Metallurgy Chemical Engineering Chemistry or related field.
• Demonstrated experience selecting and validating coatings for industrial or transportation products.
• Knowledge of corrosion testing coating qualification material compatibility and failure analysis.

Salary Range: $120000-$140000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location the candidates combination of job-related knowledge qualifications skills education training and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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