smart people.

smart ideas.

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A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide support to members of the Materials Product Management and Engineering team by assisting on specific assigned projects. This may include hands-on evaluation of the performance of competing products, gathering data from sales and customers regarding pain points and unmet needs and running test experiments to quantify and document product performance. The individual will work with both on-site and remote personnel for work direction, work support and reviews.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute product evaluation experiments in our laboratory.
• Support Product Managers and Staff Scientists in investigating and responding to customer issues as they arise, coordinating with Product Management and Engineering on these items.
• Develop technical material for Sales Readiness Training, and internal communications to engineering and operations.
• Evaluate performance specifications of our products, 3rd party products and competitive products with the support of our engineering team.
• Perform market research and evaluate the competitive landscape to identify features/benefits and unique competitive advantages of the Materials products.
• Participate in Customer Discovery interviews and assist in consolidating the results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Rising college junior or senior pursing a B.S. Material Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Hands on experience in running material tests using servo-hydraulic, electro-dynamic or electro-mechanical systems.
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Ability to effectively participate in meetings communicating the status of assignments.
• Ability to build relationships within the Marketing team to more effectively complete assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework toward a Master of Science in Material Science or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Internship or Research Assistant experience in materials characterization
• Software development experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.