Job Description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

Duties & responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical, thermal, and electrical testing of metals, polymers, composites, and adhesives, ensuring compliance with industry standards, internal specifications, and product drawings.
• Develop, plan, and perform tests to evaluate material properties, aging behavior, and compatibility under different environmental and operating conditions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to select and validate materials for new and existing products.
• Support material failure analysis and root cause investigations and prepare detailed technical reports summarizing test process, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Research and evaluate new materials and technologies to enhance product performance and sustainability, while supporting continuous improvement.
• Ensure all testing and material handling activities follow established safety protocols, regulatory standards, and internal procedures. Actively promote a safety-first culture by identifying potential hazards and contributing to risk assessments and mitigation plans.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor with 5+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 3 + years of experience in Materials Science
• Experience in materials engineering, preferably in automotive, aerospace, or electronics industries. Experience in applications involving electrification is plus.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of material properties (copper, aluminum, or electronics material), processing methods, and materials testing techniques. Hands on experience with different materials/metallurgical lab equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

The Benefits of Working at ARi

At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full-time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.

Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support. Furthermore, a

401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.