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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Materials & Application Engineer - **Company:** AllianceBernstein Corporation - **Location:** Tomball, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Engineering - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5c34918b7c40bb47 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical report writing?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field. * Recent graduates to 3+ years of experience in metallurgical lab, coatings, or technical applications environments. * Additive manufacturing experience with robotic programming is preferred. * Strong capability in metallographic sample preparation, including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching. * Proficiency in metallurgical analysis, including hardness testing and microstructural evaluation using optical microscopy. * Working knowledge of coating processes, including laser cladding and PTAW (support/operation exposure), with basic familiarity with thermal spray. * Ability to work independently, interpret laboratory results, and provide clear, data-driven insights. * Experience preparing clear technical reports, including micrographs, hardness data, and key observations. Working at Höganäs We aim to offer a great and meaningful place to work where you can fulfill your potential and ambitions. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. We have a clear management philosophy, and just like us you believe that through collaboration and openness we develop as individuals and as a company. We see all employees, regardless of position, as leaders when we approach the challenges that the world - and we - face. Höganäs ambition is to lead the transformation to better meet the needs of tomorrow and become the preferred supplier of sustainable metal powder on a global scale - join us in our journey of sustainable change and towards net-zero climate emissions. ## Description Höganäs in North America is seeking a Materials & Application Engineer to work at our Tomball, TX location. This position is responsible for the metallurgical laboratory operations and coating characterization within a customer-focused technical environment. The position collaborates closely with coatings and applications personnel to evaluate results, provide data-driven insights, and support customer trials and investigations., * Oversees day-to-day operation of the metallurgical laboratory, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and timely output to support customer-focused activities. * Performs metallurgical sample preparation, including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching, following established standards and best practices. * Conducts metallographic analysis using optical microscopy to evaluate coating characteristics such as microstructure, dilution, porosity, cracking, and bonding integrity. * Captures and documents metallurgical data, including micrographs, hardness results, and observations, ensuring accuracy and traceability. * Prepares clear technical reports summarizing findings, including micrographs, hardness data, and key observations, to support application development, validation, and issue resolution. * Interprets metallurgical results and provides data-driven insights on coating performance and behavior. * Supports customer trials and development activities by preparing and analyzing samples, documenting results, and contributing to technical discussions. * Collaborates with coatings and applications personnel to correlate metallurgical results with process outputs and support continuous improvement. * Supports coating process development through metallurgical evaluation, without primary ownership of process parameter development. * Provides secondary support to cladding processes (e.g., laser cladding, HSLC, PTAW) through sample evaluation and participation in trials as needed. * Maintains laboratory equipment, consumables, and procedures to ensure readiness and reliability. * Opportunity to expand involvement in coating process support and applications activities as experience develops. * Maintains a safe working environment for themselves and others. * Displays conscious awareness of what is required to ensure a sustainable Höganäs. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Official Opening of WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100000-official-opening-of-wearedevelopers-world-congress-2026) - [Beyond Hiring: Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Engine at Deutsche Bahn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1856-beyond-hiring-building-a-sustainable-talent-acquisition-engine-at-deutsche-bahn) ## Related Articles - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)