Metallurgical Staff Scientist

• Posted 4 days ago • Updated 4 days ago
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Skills

  • Evaluation
  • Documentation
  • Technical Support
  • Collaboration
  • Partnership
  • Sales
  • Software Engineering
  • Research and Development
  • Manufacturing
  • Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Systems Design
  • Presentations
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • ROOT
  • Failure Analysis
  • Testing
  • Water Treatment
  • Test Methods

Summary

You will be providing metallurgical support to our external customers in collaboration with our commercial and application teams. The support includes but is not limited to complete metallurgical failure analysis, corrosion assessment, metallurgical compatibility, and evaluation of metallurgical issues via photos. You may also provide technical guidance to the research and development group as well as manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct complete metallurgical failure analyses, including root cause assessment and detailed documentation of findings.
  • Evaluate corrosion mechanisms, material degradation, metallurgical compatibility, and metallurgical issues through both physical samples and photographic evidence.
  • Provide technical support to external customers in partnership with commercial, sales, and application engineering teams.
  • Offer metallurgical expertise and guidance to internal groups including Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Quality.
  • Perform or direct metallurgical testing, including sample preparation, etching, microstructure interpretation, and data analysis.
  • Handle, document, and preserve material evidence samples using photographic and standardized testing protocols.
  • Support customer and internal inquiries related to material selection, failure prevention, system design considerations, and industry best practices.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly via written reports, presentations, and discussions with cross-functional and international teams.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Engineering
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in root cause metallurgical failure analysis and understanding of material degradation mechanisms.
  • Experience with metallurgical laboratory procedures including sample preparation, etching, microstructure interpretation, and metallurgical testing techniques.
  • Proficiency in handling and documenting material evidence samples using photographic and/or testing protocols.
  • Strong knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals relevant to industrial water systems, pulp & paper processes, and utility environments.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the design and operation of industrial water, pulp & paper, power generation, and piping/fluid transport systems.
  • Knowledge of industrial cooling and boiler water treatment systems is a plus.
  • Understanding of corrosion coupon testing methodologies.
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  • Dice Id: 90922487
  • Position Id: 24252843
  • Posted 4 days ago
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