Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Conduct mechanical testing and characterization of materials for performance assessment.
• Model and implement design of experiments specifically for hydrogen storage technologies.
• Design proprietary materials in collaboration with industrial partners.
• Deliver technical presentations to communicate research findings and project progress.
• Develop quality control (QA/QC) protocols for externally sourced components to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with external vendors to procure high-quality custom components.
• Work within a highly collaborative team of physicists, chemists, materials scientists, engineers, and technicians.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Properties of Materials, Electron Microscopy, Thermodynamics, Microstructure and Properties of Materials, Current Developments of Ferrous Alloys, and Strengthening Mechanisms.
• Proficient in mechanical testing, metallography, technical drawings, technical analysis, technical writing, and technical presentations

Controls Engineer

JTEC Energy is commercializing the Johnson Thermo-Electrochemical Converter, an invention that turns waste heat directly into electricity more efficiently than any other device on the market. We are looking for a creative, hands-on Controls Engineer who is excited about developing a new method to produce clean energy. The Controls Engineer will work with other team members, including Materials Engineers, Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers and Aerospace Engineers to develop robust, reliable implementations of the JTEC device. This position includes both high-level design and hands-on fabrication, assembly, measurement, testing, and reporting. JTEC Energy is a well funded startup; the CE position affords the right engineer the ability to bring to life a truly exciting and world-changing invention. Potential for bonus based on achieving team objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, programming, developing, and supervising all aspects of the electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery including the installation and technical support of PLC-based control hardware and software.
• Designing, fabricating/assembling, and implementing software, electrical and mechanical systems required to control the operation of JTEC equipment. Requires both independent, self-directed design & development work, as well as collaborative work with other JTEC staff to develop systems-level designs.
• Developing and prototyping control system designs; testing, fine-tuning, and building control systems, from subsystems to full-scale working prototypes.
• Managing transition from in-house prototyping of controls systems to production with external vendors. Develop functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and design drawings for production systems. Identify and vet outside vendors. Manage relationships with vendors and ensure that projects meet schedule and budget targets.
• Maintaining detailed logs and reports of findings.
• Maintaining an aggressive schedule.
• Estimating costs and sourcing materials to find cost savings.

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or similar.
• Five+ years practical, hands-on experience designing and building industrial process controls systems and electrical circuitry. Strong preference for experience in gas/fuel applications.
• Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals across electrical and mechanical engineering + ability to leverage fundamentals to solve problems in control systems design and commissioning.
• Fluency in relevant CAD systems. AutoCAD and Solidworks preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and supporting PLC-based control systems – Allen-Bradley preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing systems to meet industry safety standards, specifically NFPA 70 and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) criteria. Candidate should be comfortable performing related analyses (HAZOP, FMEA, Cause & Effect chart development) and reviewing work of outside contractors to validate compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers & company personnel, both verbally and in writing.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced startup company with little supervision.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump in.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize assignments so that schedules are met on time.
• Experience with and respect for laboratory safety measures.
• Willingness to keep lab space neat, clean, and organized.

Preferred but not Required:

• Experience working with hydrogen gas management systems
• Master's degree
• Prior advanced technology research & development experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• industrial process controls design: 5 years (Required)
• PLC based control systems: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person