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# Development Engineer - SurfaceTechnologies - Westborough, MA

- **Company:** Page Michael International Inc
- **Location:** Westborough, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.michaelpage.com/job-detail/development-engineer-surfacetechnologies-westborough-ma/ref/jn-112026-7144863

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
 * Minimum of 2 years of laboratory, product development, or process engineering experience.
 * Hands-on experience working with chemical processes, laboratory operations, or manufacturing process development.
 * Strong understanding of experimental design, testing, and data-driven problem solving.
 * Experience with wet chemistry handling and safe laboratory practices.
 * Familiarity with materials characterization and analytical techniques such as SEM/EDS, XRF, hardness testing, durability testing, cross-sectioning, or environmental testing.
 * Ability to execute detailed experiments and analyze technical results.
 * Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and in cross-functional teams.
 * Interest in product commercialization, process scale-up, and advanced materials technologies.

## Description

* Lead laboratory-based product and process development activities for advanced metal coating technologies.
 * Develop, formulate, analyze, and maintain chemical processing solutions.
 * Establish process control parameters, operating windows, and maintenance procedures.
 * Optimize process performance through experimentation, data analysis, and engineering controls.
 * Support scale-up activities from laboratory development through commercial implementation.
 * Investigate process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
 * Design, execute, and document experimental plans to support new product development initiatives.
 * Develop and refine testing methodologies to validate product performance.
 * Perform material characterization, inspection, and failure analysis activities.
 * Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to support product qualification and commercialization efforts.
 * Maintain detailed technical documentation, procedures, and process records.
 * Support occasional travel requirements related to customer engagement and product launch activities.