Materials Applications Engineer

The role centers on delivering hands-on materials testing engineering support, demonstrations, and training for Struers equipment, with travel across national and international sites from the Westlake, Ohio headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and applications support for Struers material testing systems to internal and external customers
• Prepare and evaluate customer samples, developing preparation procedures and best practices
• Conduct product demonstrations in-house, at customer facilities, at trade shows, and via virtual platforms
• Deliver technical training programs for customers and internal teams
• Develop and implement educational training materials and courses
• Support Sales in technical discussions, contributing to successful opportunity conversion
• Present technical content through webinars, conferences, and industry events
• Assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving quality issues
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean activities such as 5S

Education and Experience

Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related technical field

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with materialographic sample preparation and microscopy required
• Clean driving record
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight travel
• Familiarity with ISO and ASTM standards, including ISO 17025 and ASTM E10, E18, E92/E384
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical software applications
• Structured and analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and product demonstration skills, in person and virtual
• Training and facilitation capability
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and globally

Technologies

• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 15 days of vacation annually
• Sick time
• Volunteer time
• Floating holidays
• Birthday holiday
• Professional development and ongoing technical training
• Pet insurance
• Short-term disability
Long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, medical insurance, critical illness coverage, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, and more
• 15 days of vacation annually, plus sick time, volunteer time, floating holidays, and a birthday holiday
• Professional development and ongoing technical training
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge materials testing technology
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Stable, profitable organization with over 150 years of industry leadership

Work Location

Westlake, Ohio, onsite

Job Type

Full-time