Materials Engineer

Materials/Metallurgical Engineer

Irvine,CA

Contract

1st shift

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Science degree

(BS) in

chemical engineering, or a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree with a minor in materials science. An MS degree in the noted disciplines is preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2-4 years of related experience.

· Strong knowledge in the following categories of materials science and engineering ,including:

× Corrosion protection method,s including various surface coatings, platings, and inhibitors.

× Heat treating and processing for all types of ferrous and

× Raw material forming processes, including forging, extruding, rolling, and casting.

× Shielded and non-shielded welding processes, including various arc types, brazing, and inertia.

× Microstructural analysis of welded structures, heat-affected zones, and joint integrity.

× Fatigue and fracture analysis of various high-strength metallic materials.

× Design and evaluation of galling and wear-resistant material/coating combinations.

× Materials selection for numerous environments and applications.

× Metallurgical failure analysis, including SEM, EDS,

and metallography.

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Metallurgical thermodynamics, phase transformations,

and kinetics.

× Crystal structures and related mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties.

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for fracture-critical components.

× Familiarity with all types of industry and government-controlled specifications.

× Polymer science and molecular bonding (thermoplastics, thermosets, rubbers).

× Corrosion and associated failure mechanisms (localized, general, SCC, galvanic).

× Strong knowledge of advanced engineered ceramic and composite materials (including processing).

× Good understanding of electronic properties of materials (semiconductors, microcircuits, conductors).

· Has thorough in-depth knowledge of engineering domain principles, concepts, product standards, and techniques, industry practices, regulations, and policies. Ability to apply broad knowledge of other related engineering or scientific fields to the area of expertise. · Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision. Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or marketing/sales teams.

· Effective project management and organizational skills. Able to facilitate project team interactions and develop project team member capabilities.

· Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts to own area of expertise.

· Proficient with software and specialized data analysis, design, and project management tools following established project/program management protocol.

· Ability to establish and track performance to goals and objectives to complete complex or major projects and provide direction to the team at project milestones.

· Proficient with standard project management tools and practices.