Materials Engineer/Senior Materials Engineer

This position will support our leading Application Scientists/Engineers in advancing our FJH technology to produce Turbostratic Graphene and its subsequent applications in tire and rubber projects. The Materials Engineer/Senior Materials Engineer will have the opportunity to exercise exceptional problem-solving skills in a lab environment to ensure excellent execution of diverse projects and reporting/analysis of results. There will also be opportunities to assist in the design and full execution of forward projects focused on enhancing performance and sustainability of tire & rubber products. As experience is gained, this position will evolve to include greater responsibilities in leading key aspects of the product and application development process, specifically for tire and rubber applications. Responsibilities will vary widely based on the business's needs. At Universal Matter, you will have the opportunity to participate and join in the growth phase of a young, dynamic company and contribute at all levels to make a meaningful impact. Position Responsibilities - Primary: - Communicate with project managers to detail the requirements of tire and rubber projects, assist in developing project plans and workflows, and prepare steps for successful execution. - Execute assigned tasks and adhere to work plans and timelines, ensuring individual tasks are completed on schedule and align with project goals. - Perform material handling and processing tasks to support graphene applications in tire and rubber product development. - Develop and propose innovative ideas or refine existing practices to enhance operational effectiveness, ensuring the production of the highest quality products for the tire and rubber markets. - Stay updated on cutting-edge technologies in relevant fields and monitor competitors' progress to maintain the company's innovative edge in tire and rubber applications. - Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure that each project component meets the company's high standards, escalating key observations or results that deviate from expectations. - Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and meet the quality expectations outlined in the plan. - Maintain thorough engineering and project documentation. - Communicate and steward projects to stakeholders. - Assess and ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards. - Track performance and analyze the achievement of key goals. - Contribute to company and team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.

Universal Matter Inc., a Canadian owned company, was formed in July 2019 to scale-up and commercialize a breakthrough process to produce the most economical and highest-quality graphene, that is also turbostratic in nature. This proprietary Flash Joule Heating (FJH) process can also utilize a very broad range of carbon-based feedstock materials, including recycled plastics, recycled rubber, coal, petcoke, biomass, etc. This technology and additional developments are expected to support broad adoption of graphene across several major industries. Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, with a US subsidiary in Houston, TX, the company is opening Innovation Centers in both countries. Our proprietary commercial process is based on an invention by Dr. James Tour professor of organic chemistry and nanotechnology at Rice University in Houston, Texas and co-founder and scientific advisor to our company. We have secured funding to design and build the first manufacturing demonstration line and have it operational by late 2022.