The Materials Research Engineer supports product development, materials testing, and R&D process improvement through hands-on technical execution under the guidance of more senior engineers. This entry-level role assists with laboratory testing, data collection and analysis, technical documentation, and cross-functional support to help advance product capabilities and improve R&D methods.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with conducting materials analysis to support product development and performance improvement efforts.
• Support research and evaluation of new applications, technologies by preparing test plans with guidance, executing tests, and documenting results.
• Provide technical input (test data, observations, summaries) to engineering business partners as requested, under direction of senior team members.
• Partner with local engineering teams on product design, development, and implementation.
• Support simulation and analysis activities (e.g., Finite Element Analysis) as needed.
• Contribute to development and improvement of R&D lab testing processes and methodologies.
• Support product design, characterization, and preparing technical reports and test summaries.
• Support troubleshooting technical issues, supports problem-solving efforts across projects, and escalates as needed.
• Travel up to 10% required.

Your Role in Our Values:

At Enpro, our values of Safety, Excellence, and Respect guide how we work, collaborate, and grow. In this role, you will have opportunities to live these values every day by creating safe environments, driving meaningful results, and building respectful relationships.

Safety:

Champion a culture of safety by embracing the Enpro Safety Pledge in everything you do. Look for ways to improve safety in your work, your team, and the broader organization, because safety starts with each of us.

Excellence:

Bring your full self to work. Focus on creating value, driving innovation, and continuously improving how we work.

Respect:

Create space for every voice to be heard. Foster a workplace built on mutual respect, where people feel valued and empowered to contribute to both personal and organizational success.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science preferred)
• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience in materials science, product development, or design engineering preferred
• Prior experience supporting cross-functional engineering or R&D environments is a plus
• Strong understanding of materials science fundamentals
• Experience or exposure to 3D modeling/design tools
• Working knowledge of FEA simulation and other analysis tools, or willingness to learn
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable insights
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with broader project initiative

Technetics Group is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. 

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job. 

This position involves access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls.  Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.  

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