Materials Engineer Job at Konik, Forest Lake, MN

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  • Konik
  • Forest Lake, MN

Job Description

Materials Engineer
Forest Lake Area | Contract | Up to $35/hour

Konik is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization to add a Materials Engineer to their team in the Forest Lake area. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain real-world experience performing hands-on materials testing, validation, and analysis on a wide range of products and materials. This role is currently slated as a 6-month contract, but with a strong possibility of extension.

Materials Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and test samples for metallurgical and mechanical property evaluations.
  • Perform metallurgical sample preparation, microscopy, hardness testing, and failure analysis.
  • Conduct coating validation, accelerated environmental, and chemical resistance testing.
  • Support testing documentation, results analysis, and concise technical reporting.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and contribute to process improvements.
  • Coordinate testing priorities with engineering teams to meet project schedules.

Materials Engineer Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering required.
  • Hands-on materials lab experience preferred (sample prep, microscopy, hardness testing).
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable with hands-on lab work and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Position Details:

  • Location: Forest Lake area (100% onsite)
  • Type: Contract (6 months with potential to extend)
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Pay Range: Up to $35/hour
  • Start Date: ASAP

Benefits:

  • Health & dental insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for long-term contractors
  • 401(k) for long-term contractors

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. We specialize in placing professional, qualified personnel across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, maintaining a strong commitment to service and long-term partnership.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Day shift,

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