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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Materials Engineer for a temporary assignment to support ongoing projects in materials science and engineering. This contingent role is ideal for an independent contractor or temporary worker and is not a full-time employment opportunity. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards in the development and application of materials for optical components.

Job Title : Materials Engineer II

Onsite in Redmond, WA

Pay rate : $40-50 / hour

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Materials Engineer for a temporary assignment to support ongoing projects in materials science and engineering. This contingent role is ideal for an independent contractor or temporary worker and is not a full-time employment opportunity. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards in the development and application of materials for optical components.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development efforts in materials and interfaces with a focus on innovative solutions for inkjet printing of ophthalmic lenses.
• Analyze, test, and characterize materials to ensure alignment with project specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams to facilitate the integration of new materials into existing processes.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This position is onsite in Redmond. The role involves working in a chemical laboratory or cleanroom environment, where you will operate tools for conducting experiments and collecting metrology data. Dress code and safety protocols typical of laboratory settings will be adhered to.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, Washington.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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