Materials Lab Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Materials Lab Engineer to join a team focused on developing and delivering innovative groundbreaking products. This team is responsible for transforming breakthrough technologies into products that can be manufactured and deployed at scale, helping define entirely new categories that advance the mission of connecting people around the world.

We are looking for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about materials characterization, testing, and analysis. The ideal candidate is curious, driven, and eager to tackle complex challenges while working in a fast-paced product development environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct materials testing and characterization in a laboratory setting.
• Design and develop test methods and setups using fundamental materials engineering principles to evaluate mechanical, optical, chemical, and physical properties.
• Prepare and process sample coupons for testing and analysis.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to obtain materials, components, and test samples.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineers to develop innovative characterization techniques and test methodologies.
• Analyze experimental data using statistical tools (JMP preferred) and generate meaningful insights.
• Document test procedures, results, and conclusions through clear technical reports and presentations.
• Present findings to materials engineering teams and support interpretation of experimental results.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to commission, qualify, and implement new laboratory equipment.
• Support the maintenance, calibration, and upgrade of existing laboratory equipment and capabilities.

Skills and Requirements

• Undergraduate or Master's degree in Materials Science/Engineering
• Experience with Mechanical testing
• Materials characterization methods such as: microscopy, XRD, SEM, Spectroscopy, etc.
• Hands on lab experience -Experience with polymers, composites, optical, adhesives, thin film, etc.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].