Materials Engineer

The Impact You'll Make

You will be a go-to expert for metallurgy and materials science within our Hydrostatics division based in our Freeport, IL location. You will provide the critical technical knowledge that ensures the robustness and reliability of our products, directly impacting their performance in the field and the trust our customers place in us. This is a hands-on role where you will see the immediate impact of your work. You will be a key partner to our Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams, solving complex challenges and driving improvements in our most critical manufacturing processes, including heat treatment and surface finishing. You won’t just be analyzing problems; you will be building better solutions. This is your chance to apply your deep technical expertise in a dynamic, industrial environment and contribute to creating more durable and efficient products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Technical expert on material and processing optimization, collaborating with our teams on how to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Take ownership of improving our manufacturing processes, including heat treatment, grinding, and finishing, to enhance product quality and consistency.
• Conduct in-depth failure analysis on hydraulic components, using advanced metallurgical lab equipment to uncover root causes and implement effective, lasting solutions.
• Be a key consultant in our problem-solving efforts (8D), supplier changes, and design reviews, providing the materials expertise needed to make sound technical decisions.
• Help define the future of our material standards, contributing to projects and creating the internal specifications that guide our engineering and manufacturing teams.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as a Materials or Metallurgical Engineer, preferably in an industrial setting that serves industries with high-quality standards.
• Deep knowledge of ferrous alloys, heat treatment, and related manufacturing processes, with a strong understanding of their effects on material properties.
• Hands-on experience with metallurgical lab equipment for failure analysis and material characterization (e.g., microscopy, hardness testing, spectrometry).
• A practical, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across different engineering and operational teams.

What You'll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.