Technology & Innovation Engineer II

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The Technology & Innovation (T&I) engineer will conduct and support projects that develop new products and processes. The support will include both technical and operational aspects of product and process development using a Stage‑Gate process.

The incumbent will operate individually and in teams and will support new product and process launches. Responsibilities include supporting Materion’s Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams; occasional customer support may be required.

• Identify potential projects for cost savings and new product opportunities
• Lead engineering improvement and new product introduction projects
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers
• Report on progress and status of activities, including detailed writeups of completed projects
• Support other projects as required in accordance with T&I Group standards
• Develop an operational understanding of the company and its products
• Support cost analysis for new products
• Run projects according to the Stage‑Gate process utilizing Lean Six‑Sigma tools as applicable
• Monitor and measure focus to keep within established goals and objectives
• Develop SOPs, Work Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, FMEAs, and Control Plans for new products and processes in cooperation with Operations/Quality
• Ensure safety and process hazard reviews are conducted for new or modified equipment and procedures
• Conduct customer visits as needed
• Support the evaluation of new equipment and processes
• Work to protect and document intellectual property
• Travel up to 15% of the time, depending on business needs

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or a relevant field
• 3–5 years of technical experience, including internships, co‑ops, and graduate school
• Experience participating in engineering and product development projects
• Demonstrated ability to successfully participate on technical and/or design projects and teams
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Experience with data acquisition or design, materials/chemical processing technology
• Proven product or process development skills

$77,300.00 – $

Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology governed by ITAR and EAR.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories and complies with all applicable laws.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise participating in the application process, please inform the Company’s personnel representative.