Materials Engineer – Product Development
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Materials Engineer, Product Development
This organization develops and commercializes products built from advanced materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metallic alloys. The Materials Engineer, Product Development role supports projects from initial concept through full production, working across polymer processing, plastic part design, materials development, testing, and failure analysis.
Full time, on site in Bethlehem, PA.
$120,000 to $150,000 per year, plus relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
This role covers the full product development lifecycle, from developing and evaluating new products, materials, and components, through supporting design from concept to commercialization. The Materials Engineer will develop polymer formulations, evaluate material performance, and coordinate prototyping, testing, validation, and pilot production runs. Day to day work includes conducting and interpreting thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing (FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, and tensile testing), as well as troubleshooting design, material, tolerance, and manufacturing issues as they arise.
The role also participates in supplier selection, tooling, and cost evaluations, leads or contributes to cross-functional design reviews, and prepares technical documentation and product training materials. Close collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams, as well as outside suppliers, is expected throughout.
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
3 or more years of experience with plastics, polymers, materials, product design, or plastics processing
Working knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, materials testing, and failure analysis
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%
FEA experience with Abaqus or ANSYS
Experience with Moldflow Insight
$120,000 to $150,000 per year
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Company paid disability and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
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