Materials Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of new cement-based 3D-printable material formulations and optimize existing formulations and mix designs.
• Execute testing programs focused on evaluating the performance of 3D-printed materials and structures.
• Participate in full-scale material testing campaigns and collaborate with other teams on their successful execution.
• Troubleshoot material performance issues in ICON’s Vulcan and Magma systems and provide feedback to technology teams on potential solutions and performance improvements.
• Support the development of ICON’s projects throughout the stages of development, design, construction, and post-construction.
• Generate test reports and presentations to effectively communicate material performance to various ICON teams.
• Contribute to the development of R&D initiatives, programs, and proposals.
• Develop and adapt one-off test methods and standard testing procedures for 3D-printed applications.
• Provide support and training to laboratory personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Material Science (with a focus on cement-based materials), or Master’s with 3+ years of industry experience, or BS in Civil Engineering /Material Science Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of concrete and cement-based materials science and technology.
• Experience in the evaluation of cement-based materials using standardized (ASTM, EN, ISO) and one-off test methods and procedures.
• Experience in the development, optimization, and performance troubleshooting of concrete mixtures and/or other cement-based products (grouts, dry mortars, etc.).
• Sound understanding of concrete structural performance.
• Experience in the development of concrete specifications.
• A quick learner capable of understanding the operational aspects of hardware, electrical, controls, and software systems utilized by the company.
• Experience in analyzing large data sets and the ability to draw data-driven conclusions.
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
• Ability to prioritize and stay cool in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous start-up experience, and/or a resourceful, innovative nature with an ability to streamline or develop efficient processes.
• An engineer in nature, eager to learn various aspects of the large-scale 3D printing process (hardware, control, and software systems, architecture, and design).
• A skilled user and/or ability to quickly learn how to use various software tools for data analysis, data acquisition, and cement-based materials performance modeling.