Engineer - Hot Gas Path Materials

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support materials selection for power generation components (blades, vanes, shrouds)
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing processes (casting, welding, heat treatment)
• Review quality control inspections and non-destructive testing evaluations
• Absorb root cause analysis of material-related failures or defects
• Document test results, prepare technical reports, and maintain test records
• Support new materials qualification programs
• Participate in process development and optimization projects
• Help implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards
• Research and evaluate new materials, coatings, or processing techniques
• Work with design engineers to write or revise material specifications and requirements
• Interface with suppliers on material certifications and quality issues
• Support manufacturing teams with troubleshooting and process improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or related engineering discipline with 1 year minimum of relevant work experience in metallurgy/manufacturing/process control.
• Ability to access and handle US Export Controlled information

Desired Characteristics

• Understanding of materials fundamentals (thermodynamics, phase diagrams, kinetics, mechanical behavior)
• Familiarity with characterization techniques (SEM, optical microscopy, XRD, mechanical testing)
• Understanding of metallography and microstructural analysis
• Knowledge of nickel or steel alloys and their strengthening / deformation mechanisms
• Knowledge of casting processes, particularly investment casting
• Familiarity with mechanical testing such as tensile, fatigue, and creep
• Data analysis capabilities (Excel, statistical software, potentially Python/MATLAB)
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Effective at working independently on complex tasks and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a high performance, cross-functional team to drive impactful results
• Strong people skills to work with team members and support tasks