Junior Material Scientist

Location: Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID: 102370

Job Category: Campus

Location: Houston, TX, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Material Scientist. Reporting to the Metals group, you will support offices globally working from our Houston, TX office location.

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Qualifications

Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills

Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in ceramic engineering, material science, or chemical engineering

Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will

Focus on ceramic, refractory, and masonry materials for metallurgical applications

Work on new equipment design and construction, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and material and equipment inspection

Provide remote and onsite support for clients with a focus on high pressure metallurgical equipment

Provide on-site support such as shop and field inspections, material testing, quality control, and installation monitoring

Review data, generate reports, create specifications and designs, provide recommendations, and present findings and results

Participate in domestic and international travel, with approximately 30% of time (on an annual basis) spent at vendors’ manufacturing facilities and client sites

Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams

You bring to the role

Strong understanding of mechanical behavior of materials

Strong understanding of chemical reactions in materials

Ability and willingness to research and develop solutions for complex problems

Experience with ceramic materials, refractories, and masonry

Experience with lab testing

Mechanical drafting experience such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Demonstrated hands-on experience

Willingness to work at remote sites

Ability to travel globally

Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and wear fall protection equipment

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes)

Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects

Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges

Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges

Adapts and embraces change

Requirements for all sectors

To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto

Perform assignments related to your sector

Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects

Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications

Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects

Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Join a top employer in the industry

What we offer

Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people

An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry

The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts

Challenging career with countless opportunities

Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best

Expected growth at Hatch

You will be able to learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drives our business

You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, etc.

Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally

Company gatherings, happy hours, social interaction to build strong work relationships

Regional networking

Young Professional (YP) Groups

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive w