Senior Materials Engineer I

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop new formulations of cement-based 3D-printable materials and optimize the performance of existing formulations and mix designs.
• Design and execute testing programs focused on performance evaluation of 3D-printed materials and structures.
• Prepare and independently lead full-scale material testing campaigns and collaborate on their successful execution with other teams.
• Troubleshoot material performance in ICON’s Vulcan and Magma system and provide feedback to the technology teams on possible solutions and performance improvements.
• Support the development of ICON’s projects (development, design, construction, and post-construction).
• Create a project-specific quality control/assurance program and oversee ICON materials compliance with project specifications and building codes.
• Generate test reports and presentations to effectively communicate material performance across various ICON teams.
• Lead the development of R&D initiatives, programs, and proposals.
• Develop one-off test methods and adapt standardized testing procedures to 3D-printed applications.
• Provide support and training to laboratory personnel.
• Must be willing to perform a wide range of tasks on a daily basis in both office and laboratory/field environments. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or Material Science (with a focus on cement-based materials) with 3+ years industry experience, or M.S. with 6+ years industry experience, or B.S. in Civil Engineering/Material Science with 8+ years industry experience.
• Expert knowledge of fundamentals of concrete and cement-based materials science and technology.
• Experience in 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.
• Demonstrated experience in leading R&D projects and initiatives.
• 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 ability to draw data-driven conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and/or supervising teams and other professionals, including multidisciplinary teams and laboratory technicians.
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
• Ability to travel as needed up to 30% of the year. 
  
  

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, cement-based materials performance modeling.