Solar Turbines

Materials Engineer - Metallurgy

Solar Turbines San Diego, CA

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$41.00/hr - $63.00/hr

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Required Skills & Experience:



-Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field

-Experience working with metals or alloys (specifically nickel, stainless steels, titanium or aluminum)

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in failure analysis and root cause investigation

-Experience with any of these testing methods: HCF, LCF, creep testing, fatigue/creep crack testing, thermophysical, tensile, stress or stress/strain characterization and testing



Nice to Have Skills & Experience:


-Experience with gas turbine or high-temperature materials (superalloys, coatings, etc.)

-Experience working at a metals testing lab (i.e. Sage, Element, Juliet)

-Experience with MATLAB or Python

-Experience with machine learning or desire to advance career in machine learning



Day to day:


A gas turbine company is seeking a Materials Engineer to support the development, performance, and reliability of gas turbine components. This role focuses on advanced materials, including high temperature alloys and coatings, and plays a critical part in ensuring product durability in demanding operating environments.

The Materials Engineer will work cross-functionally with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support teams to solve complex materials challenges, improve processes, and drive product innovation.




Key Responsibilities:


-Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on turbine components to improve reliability and prevent recurrence

-Provide technical expertise in metallurgy, materials performance, and thermomechanical processing, with emphasis on turbomachinery alloys

-Support new product development programs, including materials selection and validation for gas turbine applications

-Lead and support materials and process development initiatives, including coatings, heat treatment, casting, welding, and other manufacturing processes

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product and manufacturing challenges and improve performance, quality, and cost

-Evaluate and qualify internal and external suppliers, ensuring materials meet engineering specifications and quality standards -

-Perform materials testing, characterization, and analysis to support engineering decisions and product improvements [lensa.com]

-Develop and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, and technical reports related to materials and processes -

-Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, durability, and cost reduction



Compensation: W2 ONLY

$41.00/hour to $63.00/hour full benefits included day 1

  • Seniority level

    Associate
  • Employment type

    Contract
  • Job function

    Engineering
  • Industries

    Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Energy Technology

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