As our new Materials Science Engineer, your primary goal is to develop, characterize, and optimize smart materials that power Smarter Alloys’ shape memory alloy technologies. You’ll work hands-on with advanced alloys and manufacturing processes to understand how composition and processing can be tuned to achieve desired material functions and performance.

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in metallic materials who can design and run experiments, analyze results, and apply both experimental and numerical methods to improve material behavior. Experience with thermal processing, mechanical testing, and materials characterization will be highly valuable.

You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, and have the autonomy to drive your own projects while collaborating across R&D, production, and quality functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the materials team on NiTi-based shape memory alloy R&D activities, and any projects related to materials and device development and testing
• Perform material properties characterization and testing using a variety of techniques (optical microscopy, SEM, DSC, thermomechanical testing, tensile testing, laser processing, heat treating, hardness testing)
• Perform statistical analysis on materials testing results
• Develop a thorough understanding of multi-memory-materials technology

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering
• Min. 2-3 years work experience in Research and Development environment
• Effective communication in technical information
• Hands on experience with any materials characterization technologies
• Good knowledge of physical metallurgy and materials engineering principles
• Good knowledge of materials processing and manufacturing principles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in shape memory alloys
• Experience with laser processing and advanced manufacturing
• Experience driving projects through a data analysis approach
• Experience working within a Quality Management System
• Experience with automation and materials informatics

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience + full benefits
• A full-time, permanent position working in a state-of-the-art facility
• Flexible work schedule (40 hrs/week) with core hours between 10 am – 3:30 pm
• Medical and dental benefits
• Opportunities for professional development

WORKING WITH SMARTER ALLOYS

Smarter Alloys is at the forefront of the smart materials revolution. With applications ranging from wearable technology to medical devices, our technology can be found across a wide range of industries, including medical/dental, automotive, energy harvesting, consumer electronics and sporting goods.

We are a small, innovative and fast-moving company that is on the cutting edge of the smart materials industry. We have aggressive growth goals and are looking for someone who is willing to put in the work to help us get there. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Smarter Alloys | Cambridge, ON | www.smarteralloys.com