Senior Materials Scientist

Job Description

Lead research and development of advanced materials, coatings, and surface-engineered solutions for mechanical seals and rotating equipment, improving performance, wear resistance, and durability. Design and conduct testing and characterization, investigate failures, optimize materials and processes with cross-functional teams, and provide technical leadership in tribology and seal-face materials.

Requirements: A master's degree in a relevant technical discipline and at least 10 years of industrial experience in materials research, development, or engineering are required. Candidates should have strong tribology expertise, experience developing commercial material systems, testing and characterization skills, and a record of failure analysis; a PhD and rotating-equipment or advanced-ceramics experience are preferred.

Key Skills: Tribology, Advanced Ceramics, Materials Research and Development, Materials Engineering, Coatings, Carbon Materials, Composites, Surface Engineering, Friction and Wear Testing, Lubrication Behavior, Contact Mechanics, Material Characterization, Failure Analysis, Root-Cause Investigation, Mechanical Seal Materials, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Planning, Financial Wellness Resources, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Parental Leave, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Child Insurance, Spousal Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance