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MATERIAL & PROCESS ENGINEER

Saratech
CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

About the Opportunity :

Saratech is seeking a skilled and innovative Materials and Process Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the selection, development, and optimization of materials and manufacturing processes used in our products. This role requires a deep understanding of materials science, engineering principles, and manufacturing technologies to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and cost-efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Material Selection and Evaluation :

Identify and select appropriate materials for various applications, considering factors such as mechanical properties, durability, weight, cost, and environmental impact.

  • Evaluate new materials and technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
  • Process Development and Optimization :
  • Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective production.

  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate materials and processes into product development.
  • Testing and Analysis :
  • Conduct material testing and process validation, including stress testing, thermal analysis, and fatigue testing.

  • Analyze test results to identify opportunities for improvement in materials or processes.
  • Failure Analysis :
  • Investigate and analyze material and process-related failures to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

  • Develop and implement strategies to prevent future failures.
  • Process Documentation :
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for material specifications, process procedures, and testing protocols.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal quality controls.
  • Collaboration and Communication :
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, to ensure materials and processes are aligned with project goals.

  • Communicate technical information and project updates effectively to stakeholders.
  • Research and Development :
  • Participate in R&D projects aimed at developing new materials, improving existing materials, and creating innovative manufacturing processes.

  • Stay current with advancements in materials science and engineering technologies.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
  • 10 years of experience in materials engineering, process engineering, or a related role in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of material properties (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites) and manufacturing processes (casting, forging, machining, etc.).
  • Experience with testing and analysis tools (e.g., tensile testers, microscopes, thermal analysis equipment).
  • Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with sustainability initiatives in materials and processes is preferred.
  • Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to quickly understand and learn new technologies
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to understand and learn professional terminology
  • Responsible, responsive, and accountable for tasks
  • Other Requirements :

  • Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
  • Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and / or employee information to assure customer and / or employee rights are protected
  • Adheres to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests
  • Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings
  • Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner
  • Attend and comply with annual health, safety, training and education requirements
  • Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
  • Subject to background check
  • Additional Information :

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Company participates in E-Verify.
  • Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.
  • Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;
  • This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
  • This job description is subject to change at any time.
  • Benefits

    Insurance : All full-time regular employees (and dependents) are eligible to get medical, dental, vision coverage. Employees also can buy up on benefits like FSA, HSA, Life insurance, long and short-term disability. Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

    Retirement Plan : All employees can enroll in the company's 401k with company matching.

    Paid Time Off : All full-time regular exempt employees are eligible for our Discretionary Time Off vacation policy after 90 days from their start date, Discretionary Time Off plan is a non-accrual plan for employees. All full-time regular non-exempt employees are eligible for our Paid Time Off Plan policy after 90 days, Paid Time Off plan is an 3.33 hours accrual per pay period for employees.

    Paid Holidays : All full-time employees will receive 8 paid holidays per year. Full-time non-exempt employees receive an extra floater holiday per year.

    Paid Sick time : All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

    NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS : Saratech does not accept unsolicited resumes from any external agency for the placement of any position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies and received by Saratech will be considered the property of Saratech and may be contacted and engaged with directly by Saratech. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website or to any Saratech employee. Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE : Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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