Senior Materials Engineer - 3025023

Job#: 3025023Job Description:Senior Materials Engineer --- Data Center Liquid Cooling & MaterialsOn-site in Seattle, WA, Austin, TX, or Herndon, VA1-year contract (potential for extension)u00a0Team OverviewThe Data Center Engineering team for our Seattle-based technology client is looking for a Materials Engineer to join a team that is focused on advancing materials, processes, and standards that enable reliable, cost-effective production of high-performance liquid-cooled data center systems. You'll partner closely with mechanical, chemical, electrical, and field engineering teams, as well as external suppliers and labs, to improve cooling performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership across global deployments.u00a0Key ResponsibilitiesCoolant Ownership & Standardsu2022 Serve as the technical owner for liquid coolants---defining and maintaining specifications for base fluids, additives, and wetted materials, including contaminant limits and compatibility criteria.u2022 Build and drive a comprehensive sampling and testing program and implement global SOPs for coolant quality, contamination monitoring, and system validation.u00a0Materials & Process Engineeringu2022 Lead materials selection, process development, and fabrication methodology for components used in liquid cooling hardware and supporting infrastructure.u2022 Evaluate and recommend alternative materials for piping, manifolds, and enclosures; perform structural assessments to improve durability and cost-efficiency.u2022 Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and failure analysis and develop next-generation materials to improve thermal performance and reliability.u00a0Characterization & Test Developmentu2022 Define and execute material and fluid characterization using techniques such as SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, spectrophotometry, optical microscopy, hardness testing, and mechanical property testing.u2022 Develop and maintain specifications, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.u00a0Reliability, Compatibility & Contamination Controlu2022 Own compatibility and corrosion assessments across metals, polymers, and composites in liquid loop environments.u2022 Drive root-cause analysis for contamination events, field issues, and supplier non-conformances.u00a0Cross-Functional & Supplier Collaborationu2022 Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain to qualify materials and establish process controls with vendors.u2022 Communicate technical concepts across stakeholders and provide SME guidance to field and program teams.u00a0Minimum Qualifications:u2022 Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.u2022 7+ years of experience in materials engineering, chemical/fluids processing, or related industrial environments.u2022 Hands-on experience with materials selection, testing, and manufacturing processes.u2022 Strong understanding of chemical compatibility, corrosion mechanisms, coolant formulation, and contaminant analysis.u00a0Preferred Qualifications:u2022 Master's or PhD in relevant disciplines.u2022 Expertise with electronic materials, contamination control, composites, polymers, or additive manufacturing.u2022 Background with cooling fluids, heat exchangers, liquid loop systems, or related industries.u2022 Experience with statistical analysis, experimental design, and global engineering teams.u00a0What Success Looks Likeu2022 Clear co

Created: 2026-03-16