Mid Level Materials Engineer Jobs
Mid level materials engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior colleagues, and make material selection and process decisions with limited oversight. Roles cover on-site, hybrid, and remote settings across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Energy, with employers like 1X, ASML, and Eaton hiring at this level now.
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As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner
Hours
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $106,073 - $140,549. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Materials Engineer III !
Are you passionate about Technology Breakthrough and Innovation? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our TBI department. As a Materials Engineer III, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.
S&C Electric, a leading manufacturer of medium voltage distribution switchgear, is seeking an experience technical professional for their Insulation Technology team in the TBI division. The selected candidate will be a multi-talented team member with a background in one or more areas of materials science including elastomers, ceramics, thermosets, thermoplastics and composites. Preferred experience includes formulation, molding, extrusion, specification, characterization and qualification. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have practical electrical engineering skills to support design, prototyping, instrumentation and testing of electromechanical systems and electrically insulating components. .
The selected candidate will support the development of new products and will be a key player involved in the selection, specification, formulation and qualification of best-in-class materials required to maximize product performance. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for building an advanced understanding of materials and process technologies that will drive future new product development to successful commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participating in cross-functional project teams supporting new product development and the commercialization of medium voltage switchgear for electrical distribution.
- Formulating and evaluating new proprietary electrically insulating materials.
- Designing, prototyping, building and evaluating mechanical designs and electrically insulating structures and components to enable new product concepts.
- Designing, building, programming and troubleshooting test fixtures and automated test systems incorporating basic electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, controls and data acquisition to support materials characterization and product development.
- Providing materials engineering support to product development and production teams.
- Pursuing assignments with a strong desire to succeed, a sense of urgency and a "make it happen" attitude. Other duties as assigned.
Required
- BS or greater in Materials Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
- 5+ years of relevant experience required.
- Expertise in materials characterization required in one or more of the following areas: rheological, thermal, dielectric, and mechanical testing.
- Working knowledge of basic electrical circuits, instrumentation, data acquisition and programming for laboratory automation and equipment control.
- Familiarity with working principles of electrical insulation, electrical field grading, partial discharge and corona effects, tracking and dielectric breakdown within insulation materials is preferred.
- Must be self-motivated, innovative, resourceful, organized and productive with minimal supervision.
- Strong skills in identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies and alternative solutions, and resolving issues independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage time and multiple tasks.
- Ability to combine disparate ideas into unique solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills 3D CAD experience (i.e. SolidEdge, SolidWorks) preferred.
Environmental and Hazardous Conditions
- Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned office/manufacturing based environment.
- Infrequently exposed to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.
- Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.
- Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.
- Infrequently exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other etc. Infrequently working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.
S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .
No fixed deadline
#LI-KD1
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner
Hours
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-Site
Compensation
At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $106,073 - $140,549. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.
Join Our Team as a Materials Engineer III !
Are you passionate about Technology Breakthrough and Innovation? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our TBI department. As a Materials Engineer III, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.
S&C Electric, a leading manufacturer of medium voltage distribution switchgear, is seeking an experience technical professional for their Insulation Technology team in the TBI division. The selected candidate will be a multi-talented team member with a background in one or more areas of materials science including elastomers, ceramics, thermosets, thermoplastics and composites. Preferred experience includes formulation, molding, extrusion, specification, characterization and qualification. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have practical electrical engineering skills to support design, prototyping, instrumentation and testing of electromechanical systems and electrically insulating components. .
The selected candidate will support the development of new products and will be a key player involved in the selection, specification, formulation and qualification of best-in-class materials required to maximize product performance. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for building an advanced understanding of materials and process technologies that will drive future new product development to successful commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participating in cross-functional project teams supporting new product development and the commercialization of medium voltage switchgear for electrical distribution.
- Formulating and evaluating new proprietary electrically insulating materials.
- Designing, prototyping, building and evaluating mechanical designs and electrically insulating structures and components to enable new product concepts.
- Designing, building, programming and troubleshooting test fixtures and automated test systems incorporating basic electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, controls and data acquisition to support materials characterization and product development.
- Providing materials engineering support to product development and production teams.
- Pursuing assignments with a strong desire to succeed, a sense of urgency and a "make it happen" attitude. Other duties as assigned.
Required
- BS or greater in Materials Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
- 5+ years of relevant experience required.
- Expertise in materials characterization required in one or more of the following areas: rheological, thermal, dielectric, and mechanical testing.
- Working knowledge of basic electrical circuits, instrumentation, data acquisition and programming for laboratory automation and equipment control.
- Familiarity with working principles of electrical insulation, electrical field grading, partial discharge and corona effects, tracking and dielectric breakdown within insulation materials is preferred.
- Must be self-motivated, innovative, resourceful, organized and productive with minimal supervision.
- Strong skills in identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies and alternative solutions, and resolving issues independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage time and multiple tasks.
- Ability to combine disparate ideas into unique solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills 3D CAD experience (i.e. SolidEdge, SolidWorks) preferred.
Environmental and Hazardous Conditions
- Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned office/manufacturing based environment.
- Infrequently exposed to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.
- Occasionally exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.
- Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.
- Infrequently exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other etc. Infrequently working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.
S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .
No fixed deadline
#LI-KD1
In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.
With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.
S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
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Mid Level Materials Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level materials engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes: highlight projects where you led material selection, resolved failure analyses, or improved process yield without heavy supervision. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specific material class or industry application, and quantify your impact where possible. Employers at this level want evidence that you can operate independently and deliver results, not just assist.
Which companies hire mid level materials engineers?
Companies hiring mid level materials engineers right now include 1X, ASML, and Eaton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, medical device firms, and energy companies that need engineers who can manage active development programs with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level materials engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles involve some lab or plant access. About 20% of mid level materials engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in roles focused on specifications, supplier qualification, documentation, and technical review rather than hands-on testing. On-site roles remain common wherever physical characterization or production floor work is core to the position.
How do I move up to a mid level materials engineer role?
Progression from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating project ownership over time: moving from supporting tasks to leading material evaluations, running failure investigations independently, and seeing programs through from concept to qualification. Building depth in a specific material system or process, documenting measurable outcomes, and demonstrating that your judgment can be trusted without constant oversight are what distinguish mid level candidates from junior engineers.
Which industries hire the most mid level materials engineers?
Mid Level materials engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their development cycles require engineers who can manage material decisions across multiple concurrent programs, interface directly with suppliers, and support both design and production teams without close supervision.