R&d Engineer Materials Scientist

Hyperion Materials & Technologies is looking for a

**R&D Engineer Materials Scientist**

The location of this position is in the Hyperion M&T site in Martorelles, Barcelona.

**Job Summary**

The R&D Engineer - Materials Scientist will be responsible for developing new cemented carbide / cermet materials by using laboratory equipment and modelling tools, like Thermo-Calc. Development of new materials will also require development of new processes, such as sintering cycles and post-treatments. The materials’ development engineer will work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and product management to develop and successfully industrialize new grades to customer specifications and within project time commitments.

Main responsibilities for this position will include:

- Developing novel grades of cemented carbide and cermet from laboratory research to industrial scale.
- Developing new processes for cemented carbide manufacturing.
- Characterizing and analyzing material properties and connecting those properties with customer demands.
- Leading teams of R&D Engineers as a Project Manager.
- Supporting the industrialization process by working closely with engineering and operations teams.
- Collaborating with universities and other external research centers.
- Ensuring Quality and Health-Safety-Environmental procedures are followed.

**Ideal Employee Profile**:

- Possess an MSc, preferably a PhD, in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline.
- Have at least three years of relevant industrial experience in materials science or powder metallurgy, preferably in cemented carbide.
- Track record in successfully developing and bringing to the market new materials.
- Have experience on optical and scanning electron microscopies, EBSD, and be familiar with mechanical, thermal and corrosion testing techniques.
- Possess good inter-personal and communication skills with experience of working in and/or leading multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Have a good command of oral and written English.
- Have the ability to travel occasionally.

Where others see many, we see you - personally. We recognize and value your passion, personality, and positive attitude. You have a strong work ethic and are self-motivated and driven to deliver high quality results. You have excellent problem solving and analytical skills. You are a quick learner and enjoy new challenges. You are innovative and collaborative and work well within diverse multi-functional teams