Global Materials Engineer: Corrosion & Asset Integrity

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman is seeking a Materials Engineer to support its Worldwide Engineering & Construction group. You will provide expert corrosion studies, failure analyses, and materials selection for global manufacturing facilities.

The role involves RBI support, asset integrity, and collaboration with multiple plants worldwide to design corrosion monitoring plans and ensure robust materials use across capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Materials, Materials Science, Metallurgical, Welding, Corrosion Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with corrosion, failure analysis, metallurgy and asset integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrosion studies and failure analyses to support plant operations.
• Contribute to RBI and asset integrity programs across global facilities.
• Support capital projects by choosing materials of construction for new equipment.
• Coordinate materials lab work and design corrosion/compatibility tests.
• Liaise with manufacturing plants worldwide to ensure sound materials choices.

Skills

Corrosion analysis

Failure analysis

Metallography

Non-destructive testing

Materials selection

Microstructure evaluation

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Materials/Metals/Corrosion Engineering

Tools

Metallography equipment

Microscopy

Job description

Eastman is seeking a Materials Engineer to support its Worldwide Engineering & Construction group. You will provide expert corrosion studies, failure analyses, and materials selection for global manufacturing facilities.

The role involves RBI support, asset integrity, and collaboration with multiple plants worldwide to design corrosion monitoring plans and ensure robust materials use across capital projects.