Materials Engineer 2 - Metals

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Materials Engineer 2 - Metals at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering CMF solutions for products covering all market segments.

Essential Functions

• Deliver CMF solutions from initial requirements to product launch
• Maintain industry knowledge of advances in material innovation and technology
• Develop CMF verification processes and develop/maintain a CMF database
• Define, execute, and communicate results of CMF explorations
• Determine root cause and deliver solutions for product quality and manufacturing issues related to CMF
• Drive continued education and development of materials-related knowledge throughout the organization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Material Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrates ability to select CMF characterization/analysis tools (ex. SEM, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, SMD/EDS, XRF, XPS, TEM, AFM, etc.)
• Demonstrates knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to use tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
• A curiosity for new CMF innovation, technology, process, design and future living
• Open to pushing new boundaries, work extremely well in multi-disciplinary global teams, able to speak up, anticipate technical challenges and plan ahead
• Looks beyond the immediate problem and generates new/innovative solutions to complex problems
• Be a strong communicator, sharing technical knowledge with non-technical partners in a clear and meaningful way (also challenges and constraints)
• Strong project management skills to drive new technology programs to deliver verified solutions from concept to manufacturing
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of a wide variety of materials and manufacturing methods (ex. metals, ceramics, inorganic coatings, and more)
• Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and proficient presentation skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and work respectfully with others

Desired Qualifications

• Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
• Experience working in the consumer electronics industry