Job Description
The Metallurgy/Metal Joining Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as the technical authority on materials engineering and metal joining initiatives. They will define best practices in physical and chemical metallurgy, develop advanced welding and joining procedures, and ensure our manufacturing processes produce safe, durable, and high-performance components. Engagement will be for near term and future R&D efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Metal Joining & Welding Leadership
- Develop, qualify, and optimize metal joining procedures (e.g., fusion welding, solid-state joining, brazing).
- Evaluate weld thermal cycles, microstructural changes in the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ), and potential defects to ensure structural integrity.
- Advise on the selection of filler metals, shielding gases, and post-weld heat treatments (PWHT).
- Metallurgical Analysis & Testing
- Analyze the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of metals and alloys.
- Perform root-cause failure analysis (including fractography and microscopy) to determine why components fail in the field or during testing.
- Oversee metallurgical lab operations, including mechanical testing and microstructural characterization.
- R&D and Process Optimization
- Spearhead research and development for innovative joining techniques.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure material specifications align with project requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
- Evaluated advanced manufacturing process options to improve joint reliability/repeatability through process automation.
- Compliance & Mentorship
- Ensure all metallurgical processes and joint designs comply with industry standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, API) and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor engineers, technicians, and production staff on metallurgical best practices.
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Welding Engineering.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in physical/mechanical metallurgy, specifically focusing on metal joining processes in sectors like aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing.
- Deep understanding of phase transformations, residual stress, and the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature in welded joints.
- Experience with computational metallurgy software (e.g., Thermo-Calc, JMatPro) and materials characterization equipment (SEM, XRD, OES).
- Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex metallurgical data into actionable engineering solutions
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
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Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Welding Engineering
- 8+ years of progressive experience in physical or mechanical metallurgy focused on metal joining processes
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing sectors
- Deep understanding of phase transformations, residual stress, and ductile-to-brittle transition temperature in welded joints
- Experience with computational metallurgy software such as Thermo-Calc or JMatPro
- Experience with materials characterization equipment including SEM, XRD, and OES
- Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills
- Ability to translate complex metallurgical data into actionable engineering solutions
- Ability to work without employment immigration sponsorship or support
What We Do
At Boyd Corporation, we are Trusted Innovation. We lead by way of designing and manufacturing advanced engineered materials & thermal management solutions. We continue to adapt and advocate for innovation that empowers the next generation and enhances our future by: • Empowering human curiosity through the safe exploration of space. • Enhancing the safety and flexibility of medical care and transportation. • Enabling faster, lighter, brighter, more functional technology with greater power density. • Improving a whole breadth of technologies from self-driving cars to brain surgery, 5G to smart farming, high powered computing devices to wearable medical technologies. For more information about our social media policy: http://www.boydcorp.com/social-media-privacy-policy.html
