Non-Metallic Materials Lead Engineer

TechnipFMC plc; Região Geográfica Intermediária do Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is seeking a Materials Engineer to contribute to non-metallic materials, ageing, corrosion, and coatings across subsea projects. You will support SSI initiatives, collaborate with global teams, and help drive material selection and testing for subsea systems at the Tech Center – Ilha do Fundão, RJ.

The role requires a degree in Materials Engineering (CREA registration) and experience with non-metallic materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Engineering or related field with CREA registration.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Proficient in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering design rules, specifications and tools for non-metallic materials.
• Provide technical expertise for thermoplastics, elastomers and thermosets.
• Support material characterization and compatibility studies for seawater and subsea fluids.
• Support subsea technologies and products including SPS and SURF.
• Contribute to SSI initiatives and digital engineering tool deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive standardization and knowledge reuse.

Skills

English

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

CREA (Brazilian engineering registration)

Job description

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

Contribute to the Core Technologies mission by delivering technical expertise in non-metallic materials and fabrication processes. Support Simplification, Standardization, and Industrialization (SSI) initiatives and ensure alignment with company core values. Drive predictable execution and cost-effective solutions across projects through global harmonization and knowledge reuse

Job Description

• Develop and maintain engineering design rules, specifications and tools related to non-metallic material selection, ageing, corrosion and coatings.
• Provide technical expertise in different families of non-metallic materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers and thermosets.
• Support material characterization, chemical compatibility, ageing and degradation studies for materials exposed to seawater and subsea produced fluids.
• Provide materials engineering support for subsea technologies and products, including SPS, SURF, rigid pipelines, flexible systems and umbilicals.
• Support PLM/NPD initiatives, R&D projects and technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical input for supplier qualification, technical audits and global technical queries.
• Support manufacturing processes involving non-metallic materials, including extrusion, injection molding, coating and painting.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Quality, Project and Tender teams.Contribute to Simplification, Standardization and Industrialization (SSI) initiatives, promoting global harmonization and reuse of engineering knowledge.
• Support the deployment and use of digital engineering tools to improve engineering efficiency.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices and contribute to knowledge management initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives focused on material performance, sustainability and cost-effective solutions.
• Apply strong problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and A3.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.

Location: Tech Center - Ilha do Fundão - RJ

This opportunity is also open for persons with disabilities and INSS-rehabilitated individuals

You Are Meant For This Job If

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or a related engineering discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• CREA
• Advanced English.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with non-metallic materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers, and thermosets.
• Experience with material selection, ageing, degradation, corrosion, and chemical compatibility.
• Knowledge of non-metallic manufacturing processes, including extrusion, injection molding, coating, and painting.
• Experience with mechanical, physical, and chemical characterization of non-metallic materials.
• Familiarity with subsea products and technologies, including SPS and SURF.
• Experience developing technical specifications and working with engineering and client requirements.
• Experience supporting supplier qualification and technical audits.
• Familiarity with SSI principles, Lean methodology, and digital engineering tools.
• Ability to work effectively within global and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

• English
• Communication
• Adaptability

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.