Senior Materials Science Engineer

Faith Technologies Inc. (FTI) is seeking a Senior Material Science Engineer to join our Product Engineering team in Menasha, WI. The Senior Engineer will support the development, characterization, selection, and qualification of materials used across products, components, and manufacturing processes. This role combines deep technical expertise with hands‑on experimentation and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure materials meet performance, reliability, cost, and regulatory requirements.

The senior engineer will drive materials innovation, solve complex material‑related challenges, and support product development from concept through production.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), Metallurgy, Polymer Science, or related field
• 5 or more years of relevant industry experience in materials development, testing, or applied materials engineering
• OR
• Master’s or PhD in Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Polymer Science, or related field with 3 years of relevant industry experience in materials development, testing, or applied materials engineering

Travel: 10–25%

Work Schedule:

7 AM – 5 PM, Monday‑Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

Work Location:

This role requires work to be done onsite from our Menasha, WI office. Our onsite roles include a high level of workplace and schedule flexibility to support a healthy work‑life balance.

• Identify, evaluate, and select materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, coatings, adhesives) for use in new or existing products.
• Develop material specifications, material libraries, datasheets, and acceptance criteria.
• Innovate and explore new materials, formulations, or treatments to improve performance or reduce cost.
• Plan and execute material characterization testing (mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical).
• Interpret test data, generate reports, and make recommendations based on performance results.
• Conduct failure analysis and root‑cause investigations on material related issues.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure materials are manufacturable and reliable.
• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and process development activities.
• Provide technical guidance on material processing (molding, casting, coatings, heat treatment, etc.).
• Work with suppliers to validate material properties, ensure consistency, and resolve technical issues.
• Review supplier documentation and audit material related processes when necessary.
• Assist in qualifying new suppliers or materials.
• Ensure materials comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ASTM, ISO, RoHS).
• Develop and maintain internal material standards and testing protocols.
• Support internal hazardous materials tracking, monitoring, and controlling processes and systems.
• Create clear technical documentation, reports, specifications, and presentations.
• Communicate material decisions and technical findings to cross‑functional teams and leadership.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time other than the TN1 visa (Canadian).

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.