Materials Engineer II

 Innovate. Analyze. Advance Medical Technology. Put Your Materials Science Expertise to Work!

Materials Engineer II – Medical Device / Neuromodulation

Location: Minneapolis, MN 55432

Pay Rate: $38.00 – $48.00/hour (Dependent on experience)

Job Type: 8-Month Contract (potential for extension or full-time direct hire conversion)

Industry: Medical Devices & Healthcare Technology

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions, dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people worldwide. Operating across dozens of therapeutic areas, their teams are driven by continuous innovation, cutting-edge research, and uncompromising quality standards in healthcare technology.

Why Join Us?

Driven by cutting-edge technology and patient-first innovation, our client is a global medical device leader dedicated to transforming human health. We are looking for an autonomous Materials Engineer II to support research, lab testing, and product development for an entire industry-leading Neuromodulation Portfolio.

What You’ll Do:

• Hands-on Lab Characterization: Perform surface analysis, accelerated testing, and physical/chemical property evaluations.
• NPD & Product Support: Serve as the materials SME in project team meetings for new product development and released products.
• Technical Documentation: Write clear technical reports, material specifications, and failure analysis assessments.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field + 2+ years of experience OR
• Master’s Degree (0+ years of experience).
• Core Skills: Strong knowledge of materials characterization, processing, performance, biocompatibility, biostability, and regulatory standards.
• Traits: Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Bonus Skills: Exposure to bone cements, drug/device combination products, corrosion, or electrochemistry is a big plus!
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a W2 basis without current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Fulltime employees (working an average of 30 hours or more) are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match (available after 1 year of employment), commuter benefits, employee discount and referral programs, and life and supplemental income insurance. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Compensation

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience, as well as the benefits package you select.

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.