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You will work hands-on with advanced alloys and thermomechanical processing to understand how composition and processing parameters drive functional material behavior - and apply that understanding to real products.\nThis role offers rare access to proprietary SMA processing technology and a direct line between your experimental work and commercial outcomes across medical, dental, cleantech, and industrial applications.\nWe are looking for someone with a strong background in metallic materials who can design and execute experiments, analyze results rigorously, and translate findings into process or product improvements. You will have real autonomy to drive projects while collaborating across R&D, production, and quality.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nLead and support NiTi shape memory alloy R&D activities, including materials development, device testing, and process optimization\nPerform materials characterization and testing using a range of techniques including optical microscopy, SEM, DSC, thermomechanical testing, tensile testing, hardness testing, and laser processing\nApply statistical methods to analyze and interpret experimental results\nDevelop deep working knowledge of Smarter Alloys' proprietary multi-memory processing technology and contribute to its continued development\nCollaborate across R&D, production, and quality to support new product introduction and ongoing process improvement\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering\nMinimum 2-3 years of experience in an R&D environment\nHands-on experience with materials characterization techniques\nSolid understanding of physical metallurgy and materials engineering principles\nStrong written and verbal communication of technical information\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBackground in shape memory alloys or functional metallic materials\nExperience with laser processing or advanced manufacturing techniques\nData-driven approach to project execution and process development\nExperience working within a Quality Management System\nExposure to automation, machine learning, or materials informatics\nWORKING WITH SMARTER ALLOYS\nSmarter Alloys is a certified medical device manufacturer and smart materials innovator developing proprietary shape memory alloy technologies for applications in medical devices, dental, clean energy, automotive, and consumer products. We are a small, focused team doing technically differentiated work at the intersection of advanced materials science and precision manufacturing.\nThis is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at our Cambridge, ON facility. 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