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You help advance innovative materials solutions for high-quality windows and doors.\n\nCompensation / Benefits401(k) Plan with employer contributions and matchingProfit sharingMedical, Dental and Vision coverageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)Life InsurancePaid Time Off and Paid Holidays\nResponsibilitiesDesign and run advanced material and component testing under mechanical and environmental conditionsGenerate high-quality characterization data to support simulations and product developmentAnalyze complex datasets to identify material behaviors and reliability trendsCollaborate with technicians to validate measurement data using multiple testing methodsTrain and mentor technicians on test setup and inspection proceduresPlan and conduct laboratory and field investigations to assess short- and long-term material performanceServe as technical owner for advanced measurement and testing technologiesDocument results and communicate findings to internal stakeholders via reports and presentationsTravel within the United States as needed (up to 10%)\nKey requirementsBS in Materials Science or Engineering2-5+ years engineering experienceExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with product developmentFamiliarity with reliability engineering principles and product test methodsProficiency in statistics, data visualization, and analysis toolsExperience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TeamsExperience with X-ray Computed Tomography, Digital Image Correlation, Cyclic Fatigue Testing, Universal Testing Machines, Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers, Parallel Plate Rheometers is a plusAutoCAD or CAD software experience is a plusAbility to read and understand engineering drawingsCommitment to high-quality products and curiosity about material characterization and reliabilityExcellent communication skillsCuriosity and passion for material characterizationCollaborative and team-orientedX-ray Computed TomographyDigital Image Correlation (DIC)Photogrammetry","company":"Andersen","rawCompany":"andersen","city":"Cottage Grove","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T03:50:47.249Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"19-2032.00","title":"Materials Scientists","slug":"materials-scientists"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"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":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541380","title":"Testing Laboratories and Services","slug":"testing-laboratories-and-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Materials Test Development Engineer","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will design and execute advanced material testing to support simulations and product development within Andersen's R&D organization. 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