ALTEN Technology USA

Chemical Materials & Technology Engineer

Hagerstown, Maryland, United StatesFull timePosted 20 days ago
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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. Summary We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and data-driven Chemical Materials & Technology Engineer to join our research and development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in analytical chemistry, laboratory sciences, and electrochemical methods, along with hands-on experience in product development, quality control, and manufacturing support. This individual will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring a passion for problem-solving, experimental design, and continuous improvement. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative product development while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, GLP, and CGMP standards. Responsibilities Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation including ICP-OES, FTIR, TGA, and related analytical equipment Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods to support product testing and quality assurance Design and execute experiments using spectroscopy, chromatography (GC/HPLC), and wet chemistry techniques Analyze and interpret complex data sets to support research, product development, and manufacturing processes Manage and maintain laboratory data in LIMS systems, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance Perform routine and non-routine quality control testing to ensure products meet regulatory and internal specifications Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, materials, and product development teams to troubleshoot and improve processes Support product development initiatives by providing technical insight, experimental results, and recommendations Ensure all laboratory activities comply with GLP, CGMP, ISO 9001, and safety standards Document experimental procedures, methodologies, and findings through clear and detailed technical reports Stay current with advancements in analytical chemistry techniques and technologies Present findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline Proven experience in analytical chemistry, laborator...