Materials Scientist

Parker Aerospace is a global leader in motion and control technologies, and we're seeking a talented Materials Scientist to join our team.

As a Materials Scientist, you will be responsible for researching, analyzing, designing, and testing component parts, processes, or systems to develop new and/or improve core products. You will apply materials engineering principles based on assigned engineering domain (e.g. mechanical; electrical, chemical, etc) to ensure that design objectives are met.

• Maintain and conduct materials investigations within the Materials Control Lab for production lot approvals, special process approvals and materials and engineering investigations that support product or process engineering functions.
• Perform feasibility and trade studies applying standard materials engineering analytical methods; recommend solutions which are defined and reviewed for implementation.
• Interpret and validate test results for accuracy and precision; ensure conformance to product qualification procedures and parameters to achieve customer and product reliability and safety standards.
• Provide technical information for review with product engineering teams using established materials engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods.
• Contribute to the completion milestones associated with specific projects; review product specifications to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards and procedures.
• Maintain current level of professional and technical knowledge by attending, reviewing technical publications, and/or participating in professional associations.

• Bachelor's degree (BS) (or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate) in an engineering or science technical discipline.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2-3 years of related experience.
• Ability to perform hands on metallurgical laboratory cross sectioning of metallic components, mounting, grinding/polishing and etching to reveal metallurgical microstructures.
• Has working knowledge of materials engineering domain principles and techniques, product functionality, industry practices, regulations, and policies.

Parker Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.