{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"859ad284a409e7ff02356eec","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/859ad284a409e7ff02356eec","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/859ad284a409e7ff02356eec","title":"Materials Engineer","description":"*Position Title:* Materials Engineer\n\n*Location:* Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut (near the UConn campus)\n\n*Employment Type:* Full-Time\n\n*Salary Range:* $90,000–$120,000 (commensurate with experience)\n\n*Citizenship Requirement:* U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)\n\n*About the Role*\n\nWe are seeking a *Materials Engineer* to join a small, fast‑moving startup developing next‑generation thermal barrier coatings and related advanced ceramic coating technologies. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, collaborative environment and is capable of independently driving tasks to completion with professionalism and accountability. The selected candidate will work closely with the *Lead R&D Engineer*, contributing to coating formulation, powder processing, materials characterization, and performance evaluation. In addition to thermal barrier coatings, the position may involve work on other thermal spray–based coating systems.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n* Collaborate with senior engineering leadership on development and evaluation of advanced ceramic coatings, including thermal barrier systems.\n* Perform powder processing, slurry/solution preparation, and feedstock optimization for coating deposition.\n* Conduct microstructural and chemical characterization using SEM/EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, and related techniques.\n* Support high‑temperature durability testing, oxidation/corrosion studies, thermal cycling, and adhesion evaluations.\n* Analyze coating performance data and contribute to technical reports, documentation, and presentations.\n* Work effectively in a small startup environment, taking ownership of assigned tasks and executing them with minimal oversight.\n* Assist with process development for thermal spray technologies as needed (experience beneficial but not required).\n\n*Desired Qualifications*\n\n* *B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering* (or closely related field).\n* *2–7 years of experience* in materials development, ceramic processing, coatings, or high‑temperature materials or recent graduate with thermal spray and/or SEM sample preparation experience.\n* Strong hands‑on experience with powder processing, ceramic feedstock preparation, and materials characterization.\n* Familiarity with microstructure–property relationships in ceramic or high‑temperature materials.\n* Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high‑quality technical results.\n* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\n*Preferred Qualifications*\n\n* Experience with thermal spray processes (plasma spray, SPPS, SPS, or related methods).\n* Background in aerospace materials, turbine coatings, or extreme‑environment ceramics.\n* Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis of materials data.\n* Prior work in government‑funded or export‑controlled R&D environments.\n\n*Citizenship Requirement*\n\nDue to project sponsorship and export‑controlled research activities, applicants *must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents*.\n\n*How to Apply*\n\nInterested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to employment@solutionspray.com\n\nPay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* 401(k) matching\n* Dental insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Relocation assistance\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Solution Spray Technologies","rawCompany":"solution spray technologies","city":"Mansfield","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-07T16:37:30.139Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"19-2032.00","title":"Materials Scientists","slug":"materials-scientists"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541713","title":"Research and Development in Nanotechnology","slug":"research-and-development-in-nanotechnology"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Materials Engineer","description":"*Position Title:* Materials Engineer\n\n*Location:* Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut (near the UConn campus)\n\n*Employment Type:* Full-Time\n\n*Salary Range:* $90,000–$120,000 (commensurate with experience)\n\n*Citizenship Requirement:* U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)\n\n*About the Role*\n\nWe are seeking a *Materials Engineer* to join a small, fast‑moving startup developing next‑generation thermal barrier coatings and related advanced ceramic coating technologies. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, collaborative environment and is capable of independently driving tasks to completion with professionalism and accountability. The selected candidate will work closely with the *Lead R&D Engineer*, contributing to coating formulation, powder processing, materials characterization, and performance evaluation. 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