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Materials Engineer - Metals Posted 09/02/26
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Materials Engineer
•Metals
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Posted:
09/02/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number:
32326
Job Location:
Onsite
Industry:
ALT
•Alternative Energy
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Materials Engineer
•Metals
Position Description:
Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Materials Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Support materials selection and qualification activities for advanced reactorponents and systems.
Evaluate material properties including strength, fatigue, creep, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, and thermal performance.
Support development of material specifications, procurement requirements, and qualification plans.
Analyze materials test data and support interpretation of experimental results.
Assist with materialpatibility evaluations for high-temperature nuclear environments.
Support vendor and supplier technical reviews related to materials and manufacturing processes. Develop engineering documentation, reports, and technical presentations.
Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, nuclear, graphite, manufacturing, and licensing teams.
Support root-cause investigations and materials performance assessments.
Stay current with advances in nuclear materials, manufacturing technologies, and industry standards.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field. Understanding of materials science fundamentals, mechanical properties, and material behavior. Experience with materials characterization techniques such as microscopy, mechanical testing, or thermal analysis.
Experience using engineering analysis tools, MATLAB, Python, or data analysis software.
Ability to analyze technical data andmunicate engineering conclusions.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience with nuclear materials, high-temperature alloys, ceramics, graphite, or advanced materials.
Experience with materials qualification programs or supplier technical management.
Experience with irradiation effects, corrosion, oxidation, or aging mechanisms.
Familiarity with ASME standards, NRC requirements, or nuclear quality programs.
Job Details:
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary Range:
$85K
•$215K
Location:
Oak Brook, IL (Onsite).
Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residential or GC Holder only.