Research Engineers – Materials Research and Procurement

Location: US-TX-Brookshire - 77423

Job Type: Full Time

Job Code: 1020

Full-time (40 hours, 5 days) Research Engineers – Materials Research and Procurement are needed in BOT AUTO TX INC’s Brookshire, TX office to

  • Source materials, components, and products aligning with project specifications and performance criteria.

  • Customize products through experiments, testing, and data analysis.

  • Ensure procured materials meet quality, safety, and performance standards in collaboration with Quality Assurance team.

  • Maintain and enhance materials systems, troubleshoot technical issues, and support equipment optimization.

  • Evaluate, onboard and manage suppliers for key autonomous truck components.

  • Streamline procurement and supply chain processes to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.


The position requires a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, or a closely related field; minimum 2 year’ experience of materials research and procurement support to include the following: research, evaluate and source materials; develop and implement quality control processes; maintain and improve materials systems; evaluate suppliers and manage procurement of materials; and proficiency in Ansys Granta Selector, ERP system, Python.


Annual salary is $140,000. Send resumes to COS, Attn: Qian Chu, BOT AUTO TX INC, 15310 Park Row Dr., Houston, TX 77084, or email to recruiting@bot.auto. Mention job code 1020 in the cover letter.

Qian Chu

Bot Auto TX Inc

15310 Park Row Dr.

Houston, TX 77084

Phone: 888-576-9668