Jobs and Internships

05/07/2024 - Boston Metal

Alloy Development Engineer

Alloy Development Engineer - Boston Metal, 6A Gill Street, Woburn, MA 01801 Tel: 781-281-7657

Boston Metal is commercializing cutting edge extractive metallurgy technology that will revolutionize primary metals production, while decreasing cost and lowering environmental impact. This fast-paced startup company is looking for an Alloy Development Engineer to join the Anode Development Team.

Duties for this job will include: coordination of MOE experiments, design of experiments, data analysis and reporting of results to a larger team, collaboration with both R&D and operations teams, experimental design, and data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties

Coordinate lab and pilot scale MOE experiments to ensure proper setup and operation
Analyze results from experiments as it pertains to both anode performance and MOE performance – desired experience with Python, MATLAB, or JMP.
Collaborate closely with R&D and operations to design experimentation for alloy development and interpret results.
Consolidate and report results to a larger team and make recommendations for next steps
Collaborate with anode team to ensure alloy development can meet deadlines for Boston Metal’s technical program.

Required Qualifications

This position requires a minimum education level of a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering. Qualified candidates will have hands-on experience in a technical environment, conducting laboratory-scale experiments, and performing data analysis/reporting.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with electrochemical or galvanic cells
Experience with high-temperature processes >1000°C.
Experience with alloy development or metallurgy
Experience with optical and SEM microscopy.
Data analysis and reporting in JMP, MATLAB, or Python.
Good record keeping and organization skills.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the specific work activity which may include: N95 mask or respirator; various types of gloves/hand protection; safety shoes; head protection; and protective clothing.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee has potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or hazardous waste, and occasional exposure to moving equipment, the risks of which are minimized through compliance with established use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety policies and procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If interested, they can send a CV to zkhayat@bostonmetal.com.

05/07/2024 - Boston Metal

Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer, Boston Metal, 6A Gill Street, Woburn, MA 01801 Tel: 781-281-7657

Boston Metal is commercializing cutting edge extractive metallurgy technology that will revolutionize primary metals production, while decreasing cost and lowering environmental impact. This fast-paced startup company is looking for a Materials Engineer to join the team.

Duties will include alloy processing, laboratory-scale experimental design and setup, chemical hood operation, sample preparation and analysis, data analysis and reporting, documentation, and SOP management.

Responsibilities and Duties

Coordinate and run laboratory-scale MOE experiments.
Collaborate with alloy development group in developing plans for studies.
Characterize test components (i.e. SEM, XRF) before and after experiments
Analyze results from experiments – desired experience with Python, MATLAB, or JMP.
Present results of experiment studies and make recommendations for next steps.
Maintain a safety mindset while working in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

This position requires a minimum education level of a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering. Qualified candidates will have hands-on experience in a technical environment, conducting laboratory-scale experiments, and performing data analysis/reporting.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with any form of electrochemical/galvanic cells.
Experience with high-temperature processes >1000°C.
Metallographic and other sample preparation and analysis.
Experience with optical and SEM microscopy.
Data analysis and reporting in JMP, MATLAB, or Python.
Laboratory equipment maintenance.
Experience with chemical hood operations.
Good record keeping and organization skills.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the specific work activity which may include: N95 mask or respirator; various types of gloves/hand protection; safety shoes; head protection; and protective clothing.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee has potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or hazardous waste, and occasional exposure to moving equipment, the risks of which are minimized through compliance with established use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety policies and procedures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If interested, they can send a CV to zkhayat@bostonmetal.com.

04/22/2024 - Materials Scientist full-time graduates (as well as undergraduates part-time w/full-time upon graduation)

Morgan Advanced Materials’ Carbon Science Centre of Excellence (CoE) in State College, PA

For more information and to apply: Materials Scientist - Carbon CoE in State College, Pennsylvania | Careers at State College, PA (icims.com)

Materials Scientist

Job Purpose:
Morgan Advanced Materials’ Carbon Science Center of Excellence (CoE) at the Innovation Park next to the Pennsylvania State University performs world-class research aimed at driving global developments in the field of carbon science and technology. The CoE takes the lead in delivering new and innovative formulations and processes, serves as a hub for academic collaboration with Penn State and other key universities worldwide, and acts as a focal point for Morgan R&D activities. This job position at the CoE will be focused on developing new carbon-based materials and technologies in the laboratory with the ability to scale them up to the pilot-scale and may involve development work at manufacturing sites on occasion. The purpose of the role will be to work with cross-functional teams to leverage technology to innovate and drive growth in our carbon-based global business units:

Essential Functions:

Design, organize, and carry out material production and processing trials at laboratory, pilot, and production scales.
Measure material properties and record, collate, and interpret experimental data correctly, and, where necessary, develop new or improved testing methods.
Investigate and resolve technical issues that may arise in the manufacturing processes or products.
Deliver materials science and know-how that can be scaled through Morgan’s facilities around the globe.
Be a key contributor to the relevant Technology Roadmaps for the Carbon businesses.
Generate new intellectual property that can protect and promote Morgan’s investment and technology position.
Ensure and promote the Morgan thinkSAFE values and program through daily activities.

Key Performance Metrics and Objectives:

Deliver new market-ready products that result in additional revenue streams and boost the vitality index
Develop marketing collateral such as application notes and white papers.
Take ownership of assigned tasks and proactively ensure their completion.
Communicate and work effectively in highly dynamic team environments.
Deliver effective results on project and task assignments on time.
Exhibit curiosity, creativity, and inventive problem-solving skills.
Maintain the highest standards of safety and ethics in all activities.

Core Competencies:

Self-motivated, proactive, and willing to engage in a ‘hands-on’ approach to technical solutions.
Good understanding of fundamental and applied carbon science and engineering principles.
Able to apply scientific reasoning to complex industrial situations. Can understand and analyze complex data. Can spot flaws and trends and work around these.
An innovative and logical thinker with a strong team-oriented mentality.
Persistent, energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable to achieve objectives.
Able to multi-task and prioritize work according to business needs.
Able to work within multidisciplinary (technical, manufacturing, and commercial) work streams.
Able to work within a structured, procedure-based work safety program, placing the highest priority on safety for self and co-workers.
Pursues continuous improvement, both in the workplace and in their skills and knowledge.
Focuses on understanding customer needs and delivering appropriate solutions.
Encourages and develops others to achieve personal and team objectives.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills:

Open to a range of experience levels from a high school diploma with practical experience to Ph.D. in Materials Science with relevant industry experience in materials development and manufacturing.
Applicants should have a keen interest in carbon material science with a focus on real-world applications.
Have led and worked on next-generation materials science and processing in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills: •

Experience and interest in modeling experiment with COMSOL Multiphysics.
A thorough knowledge of carbon-based materials and composites.
Engineering skills in relation to the construction of lab equipment and the electrical interfaces.
Experience in carbonization and post-carbonization treatments focused on optimizing the final material’s thermal, mechanical, optical, electrical, and/or tribological properties.
Working knowledge of material processing techniques such as mixing, sizing, pressing, thermal treatments, purification, impregnation, etc.
In-depth knowledge regarding materials characterization techniques.
Experience with single crystal SiC growth and SiC materials is desirable.

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

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