Sr Engineer Materials

Job Responsibilities

Materials Expertise

• Demonstrates strong understanding of the properties and applications of ferrous and non ferrous metals.
• Understands how alloy composition, microstructure, processing, and post-processing treatments influence material performance.
• Possesses knowledge of casting and forging processes including die casting, permanent mold, sand casting, investment casting, and precision forging.

 

Heat Treatment & Surface Engineering

• Demonstrates understanding of thermal and mechanical treatments for aluminum and steel.
• Knowledgeable in carburizing, nitriding, induction hardening, and related surface modification processes.
• Applies relevant external standards where appropriate (ASTM, SAE, ISO, etc.).

 

Metallic Finishes

• Understands properties and applications of common metallic finishes.
• Familiar with analytical methods such as STEP testing, coulometric thickness testing, and CASS corrosion testing.

 

Mechanical Behavior & Fatigue

• Demonstrates understanding of monotonic and cyclic fatigue behavior for common engineering materials.
• Applies fatigue principles to component design reviews and failure analyses.

 

Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Support

• Leads resolution of technical issues using structured problem solving techniques.
  Collaborates with cross functional engineering, test, and manufacturing teams to support design validation and issue resolution.

 

Joining & Fabrication

• Has working knowledge of joining processes including brazing, MIG, and TIG welding of steel and aluminum.
• Understands the effect of joining heat input and subsequent thermal treatments on material performance.

 

Laboratory & Analytical Expertise

• Proficient in hardness testing, optical emission spectroscopy (OES), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).
• Demonstrates ability to prepare metallurgical samples and perform defect analysis.
• Produces clear, accurate documentation and reports that support technical conclusions.

 

Leadership & Communication

• Mentors lab personnel and provides technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Communicates complex technical topics clearly to audiences across the organization, including non technical stakeholders.