Materials Engineer II

  • Redmond, WA
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Compensation information provided in the description
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

3D
Development
Documentation
Research
SAN
Systems Administration

Job Details



Materials Engineer II


BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Materials Engineer II for a Onsite- Redmond, WA!



Position Title: Materials Engineer II


Location: Redmond, WA


Anticipated Start Date: 10/28/2025


Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.


Expected Duration: 12 Months


Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]


Pay Range: $55.00/hr-$60.00/hr


Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).





About the Role

Client is seeking a skilled Materials Engineer for a temporary assignment to support ongoing projects in materials science and engineering. This contingent role is ideal for an independent contractor or temporary worker and is not a full-time employment opportunity. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards in the development and application of materials for optical components.


Responsibilities


  • Lead research and development efforts in materials and interfaces, with a focus on innovative solutions for inkjet printing of ophthalmic lenses.

  • Analyze, test, and characterize materials to ensure alignment with project specifications and quality standards.

  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams to facilitate the integration of new materials into existing processes.

  • Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders.


Minimum Qualifications


  • Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in materials research, development, and testing.

  • Able to work in a chemical laboratory or cleanroom environment, and operate tools for conducting

  • experiments and collecting metrology data.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

  • Authorization to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience with polymer material and formulation development for optical coatings.

  • Experience with 3D printing.

  • Experience with material and optical characterization tools.


Candidate Requirements

Must-Have Skills

1 Proven experience in materials research, development, and testing. Experience with polymer material and formulation development for optical coatings.

2 Able to work in a chemical laboratory or cleanroom environment and operate tools for conducting experiments and collecting metrology data.

3 Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills and ability to work independently/collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.


Nice-to-have Skills

1 Experience with material and optical characterization tools.

2 Experience with 3D printing.

3 PhD preferred


Years of Experience:

Materials engineer with 2-4 years of experience in polymer synthesis, formulation development, inkjet printing, and coating processes.


Degrees/Certifications Required:

Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field at minimum PhD preferred





BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.


About BCforward:


Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.


BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.


BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.


To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our and . As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.


This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.


Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 246261 when responding to this ad.



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