Fracture Mechanics & Environmental Cracking Engineer

Edison Welding Institute Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Welding Institute (EWI) seeks an experienced engineer to advance environmental testing, fracture mechanics, and engineering assessment methodologies for industry. You will lead R&D projects, engage with high-value customers, and develop proposals to showcase EWI’s capabilities.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, publication and conference participation, and collaboration across manufacturing, testing, and engineering teams to deliver industry‑changing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in a materials/engineering discipline.
• Strong background in fracture mechanics and environmental effects on materials.
• Experience with testing, evaluation methods and reporting results.

Responsibilities

• Develop externally funded and internal R&D projects.
• Lead technical dialogue with customers to mature opportunities.
• Write proposals and serve as technical liaison for key accounts.

Skills

Fracture mechanics

Materials science

Environmental testing

NDE methods

Code standards (ASTM/ASME/API/ISO)

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Materials Science Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgy

Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Edison Welding Institute (EWI) seeks an experienced engineer to advance environmental testing, fracture mechanics, and engineering assessment methodologies for industry. You will lead R&D projects, engage with high-value customers, and develop proposals to showcase EWI’s capabilities.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, publication and conference participation, and collaboration across manufacturing, testing, and engineering teams to deliver industry‑changing solutions.