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    ALTEN Technology USA

    Engineering Consulting

    Mechanical Engineer, Materials

    Berkeley, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time5+ yrs experience$120k – $140k / yearPosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

    As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

    When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

    Mechanical Engineer, Material / Product Development background

    ONSITE in Berkeley, CA

    Domain-Specific Skills

    • Coating and finish selection such as powder coat, paint, e-coat, galvanizing, plating, and conversion coatings.
    • Corrosion mechanisms, chemical compatibility, electrolyte resistance, environmental exposure, and durability.
    • Materials selection and manufacturing-process compatibility for metallic and polymer components.
    • Qualification planning, test-method definition, failure analysis, and supplier technical evaluation.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Benchmark lower-cost coatings and finishes against functional and durability requirements.
    • Evaluate corrosion protection, chemical/electrolyte resistance, manufacturability, quality, and lifecycle risk.
    • Recommend materials and coating systems by component and exposure condition.
    • Define specimen testing, acceptance criteria, and qualification evidence with customer or test provider.
    • Support root-cause analysis for coating, corrosion, adhesion, and material failures.

    Required Skills / Experience

    • 5+ years of materials, corrosion, coatings, chemical, or surface-engineering experience.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
    • Demonstrated experience selecting and validating coatings for industrial or transportation products.
    • Knowledge of corrosion testing, coating qualification, material compatibility, and failure analysis.

    Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000/K

    The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

    Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

    Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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    ALTEN Technology USA

    Engineering consulting firm delivering advanced solutions in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.

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