Engineer II- Metallurgist (on site)

Parker Hannifin; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to research, analyze, design, and test material components and processes to improve core products. You will apply metallurgical principles across domains such as alloy selection, heat treatment, corrosion resistance, and material qualification.

Based in North Haven, CT, you will work with product engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to define specifications, evaluate materials, and support reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• BS in Metallurgical Engineering or PE certification.
• 2–3 years in metallurgy or materials/ manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of alloy selection, heat treatment, corrosion, wear, and failure analysis.
• Experience with lab equipment, microscopy, hardness testing, and chemical analysis.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with engineering analysis tools and CAD/modeling systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents material, component, and process specifications from requirements.
• Performs material evaluations and recommended solutions aligned with product goals.
• Interprets test results and ensures conformance to specs and reliability standards.
• Provides technical information to product engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Supports project milestones and reviews drawings, data, and test data for integrity.
• Identifies design or processing risks and recommends revisions and improvements.
• Investigates material performance issues and participates in corrective actions.
• Maintains current metallurgical knowledge and mentors others.
• Represents the company on projects and supplier discussions related to materials.

Skills

Metallurgical knowledge

Materials evaluation

Engineering analysis

Technical communication

Education

BS in Metallurgical Engineering (or related) / PE

Tools

Microscopy

Hardness testing

Mechanical testing

Chemical analysis

Statistical software

CAD/Modeling

Job description

Position Summary

Researches, analyzes, designs, andtestscomponentparts,processes,or systemsto developnew and/orimprovecoreproducts.Developsand recommendssolutions to well-definedengineeringrequirements, or for componentsor segmentsof a complexproduct or system, to ensure that designobjectivesare met. Applies engineeringprinciplesbased on assigned engineeringdomain (e.g. mechanical;electrical, chemical, etc)

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

Primarily interacts with internal Parker contacts and cross-functional teams, including product engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations; occasional customer or supplier interface related to material performance, qualification, or technical issue resolution.

This role does not have direct reports.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Develops detailed material, component, and process specifications by analyzing performance requirements, customer requirements, service environments, and applicable industry standards. Investigates metallurgical factors such as alloy selection, microstructure, mechanical properties, heat treatment, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, manufacturability, cost, and operational efficiency.
2. Performs feasibility studies, trade studies, and material evaluations using standard metallurgical and analytical methods. Recommends material and process solutions that are defined, reviewed, and aligned with product performance, quality, and manufacturing objectives.
3. Interprets and validates material test results for accuracy and precision, including mechanical testing, hardness testing, metallography, chemical analysis, coating/plating evaluation, heat treatment verification, corrosion testing, and failure analysis. Ensures conformance to product qualification procedures, material specifications, and reliability and safety standards.
4. Provides technical information for review with product engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams using established engineering practices, standards, and documentation methods. Writes supporting documentation for material evaluations, test procedures, technical reports, root-cause investigations, and engineering recommendations; may assist in preparing technical proposals or customer responses.
5. Contributes to project milestones associated with material selection, component development, manufacturing process improvement, product qualification, supplier qualification, and corrective action activities. Reviews drawings, specifications, material requirements, process documentation, and test data to support project execution and product integrity.
6. Reviews material and product specifications to ensure clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to applicable standards and procedures. Identifies material-related design concerns, processing risks, test gaps, specification errors, omissions, or other deficiencies, and recommends revisions, engineering change orders, and improvements to engineering management or the project team.
7. Supports investigations of material performance issues, manufacturing nonconformances, field failures, and supplier quality concerns. Applies metallurgical root-cause analysis methods to identify failure mechanisms and recommends corrective and preventive actions.
8. Maintains a current level of professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and industry standards, and/or participating in professional associations related to metallurgy, materials science, manufacturing, and product reliability.
9. Shares specialized metallurgical and materials engineering knowledge with others. Assists in mentoring new employees and supporting cross-functional technical development. May represent the company on specific projects, supplier reviews, customer discussions, or engineering tasks related to materials and metallurgical performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering or science technical discipline; or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2–3 years of related experience in metallurgy, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, quality engineering, or a related technical field.
• Working knowledge of metallurgical and materials engineering principles and techniques, including alloy selection, metal processing, heat treatment, microstructure-property relationships, mechanical testing, corrosion, wear, failure analysis, and material qualification. General knowledge of related engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product development practices.
• Proficient with engineering analysis, materials evaluation, and standard software tools. Experience may include use of metallurgical laboratory equipment, microscopy, hardness testing, mechanical testing, chemical analysis methods, failure analysis tools, statistical analysis software, computer-aided design or modeling systems, and standard business software packages. May require capability using specialized materials databases, simulation tools, or technical software applications.
• Ability to work with general objectives regarding projects, material evaluations, problem-solving activities, and team goals; applies sound engineering judgment in selecting appropriate metallurgical analysis methods, test procedures, standards, and technical approaches. Works collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate project status, test results, technical findings, corrective actions, recommendations, and other metallurgical or engineering information with clarity and precision. Responsive to inquiries from engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, supplier, customer, and business teams.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $88790 to $148155 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.