Material Performance and Advancement Engineer
SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services
department helps partners conceptualize, prototype and deliver products to market. ARIS is on the leading edge of novel technology development. As one of Canada’s top applied-research colleges, SAIT has 50,000 square feet of specialized research labs, facilities, and full-time research staff who are solely dedicated to providing the services organizations need to take their products from concept to prototype.
The Opportunity
As a Material Performance and Advancement Engineer
in applied research at ARIS, you will be responsible for evaluating and enhancing the durability, reliability, and efficiency of materials used in heavy equipment operating in extreme environments. This role involves conducting metallurgical testing, failure analysis, and material characterization to assess the impact of high pressures, temperatures, and corrosive substances on components. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop advanced materials, coatings, and treatment processes that improve equipment longevity and performance. Utilizing non-destructive testing (NDT), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and mechanical testing, you will identify failure mechanisms, recommend mitigation strategies, and support design improvements. Your expertise in material science and engineering will drive innovation, reduce downtime, and enhance safety in critical oil and gas operations.
Strong analytical skills, project management experience, attention to detail and a passion for innovation are essential for success in this role. This role requires consistent attention to confidentiality and strict adherence to SAIT’s non- disclosure policies.
Job classification:
Technologist III
Salary range:
$64,625.60 - $ 83,928.00
# of positions:
1
Hours Per Week:
40
Posting closing date: Open until position is filled
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers
, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
BEWARE FALSE POSTINGS AND RECRUITING OFFERS
SAIT has been made aware of individuals or organizations posing as SAIT using false postings to attract job seekers and collect personal information. Please be aware that SAIT will never request sensitive personal information beyond what is required for an application.
Career opportunities at SAIT will always be posted on the SAIT career site and we encourage applicants to only apply directly through there. When your application is completed you will receive an email confirmation, if you did not receive one please check your junk mail or try applying through the SAIT career page again.
