Materials Engineer - Research and Development

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​Projects this team member will work on may include, but not limited to

• Develop and qualify manufacturing techniques, processes, and work instructions for the manufacturing of thermoformable ceramics

• Support product development and quality analysis in manufacturing

• Design tooling for product development

• CAD Design work, creative problem solving, and hands on assembly of test pieces

• Materials fabrication, characterization, data analysis, and report writing

• Design and test equipment to develop custom automation manufacturing processes

• Multiscale computational modeling of heat transfer, atomistic modeling, thermal management for electronic systems with thermoformable ceramics

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Must-have requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

• Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting for extended periods of time

• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, lead, radiation, high voltage, and cryogenics

• Willingness to occasionally complete tasks outside of defined role, travel, or work required nights/weekends/on-call

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Ideal candidates will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

• Education (B.S., M.S., or PhD) or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field

• Self-motivated and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills

• Proficient in CAD software (Autodesk Inventor is a plus, but any CAD tool experience is relevant)

• Proficient in FEA simulation experience (mechanical, vibration, and thermal, NASTRAN is a plus)

• Knowledgeable in programming environments (MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.)

• An intermediate to advanced knowledge of powder processing and sintering processes of technical ceramic materials

• A foundational understanding of chemical hygiene and lab safety is required as you may be working with industrial hazards that may include high heat, noise, fumes, high voltage, and chemicals

• Competence in conducting secondary research and presenting digestible findings is required (e.g. academic and industrial literature, ASTM standards, etc.)

• Minimum of 2 years of lab-based materials research experience required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible, and team-oriented environment

• Ability to obtain security clearance if required

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Position Details

$70,000 - $100,000

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with equity

• 12 Company-wide Holidays

• Flexible vacation days

• Flexible sick days

• Parental leave benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Professional growth opportunities

• Team-building activities

• On-site in Burlington, MA with flexibility for remote work within the scope of the position

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At Fourier, we excel in a fast-paced environment, driven by our values of integrity, timeliness, and self-improvement. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven people who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

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Fourier values diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

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Contact and Application Information

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to the POC below

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Jason Hoffman- Bice

Co-Founder and CEO

info@fourier.com