Materials Engineer

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking a Materials Engineer to provide SME support for global manufacturing facilities. You will lead corrosion studies, failure analyses, and materials selection for capital projects and asset integrity programs.

Join a safety-focused, innovation-driven team supporting RBI, integrity programs, and coatings, with opportunities to impact multiple plants worldwide and advancement within a large specialty materials company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Materials, Materials Science, Metallurgical, Welding, Corrosion Engineering, or related field.
• 5 yrs or more experience with hands-on work related to corrosion, failure analysis, metallurgy, asset integrity, fabrication of metallic alloys, and non-metallic materials.
• Capable of applying materials- related education to industrial problems.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn through fast-paced projects.
• Experience with metallography, microscopy, failure analysis, mechanical and corrosion testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to support plant operations by corrosion studies and failure analyses.
• Support RBI and asset integrity programs.
• Support multiple manufacturing plants globally.
• Assist in selecting materials of construction for new plants/equipment.
• Coordinate materials lab work and corrosion/compatibility testing.
• Apply knowledge of materials standards, codes, coatings, and process design.

Skills

Corrosion expertise

Failure analysis

Metallurgy

Materials testing

Asset integrity

Non-metallic materials

Metallography

Microscopy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Materials degree

Job description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com .

Responsibilities

The Materials Engineer position supporting Eastman's Worldwide Engineering & Construction (WWE&C) provides subject matter expert engineering support for Eastman manufacturing facilities worldwide. Projects range from small, fast-paced requests to large, long-range capital projects and study jobs. This person will support the Capital Program, Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Risk Basked Inspection, Asset Integrity, and Construction efforts as they pertain to materials.

• Provide subject matter expertise to support plant operations by conducting corrosion studies, root-cause failure analysis, metallography/microstructure analyses, equipment inspections, and materials of construction designs among other materials-related project work.
• Support work related to Risk Based Inspection (RBI) and other asset integrity programs.
• Support multiple manufacturing plants around the globe.
• Responsible for supporting capital projects by selecting materials of construction for new plants/equipment and designing corrosion monitoring plans.
• Coordinate materials laboratory work and design corrosion/compatibility tests to support failure analysis investigations, proper materials selection, and corrosion control methods.
• A knowledge of corrosion, failure analysis, metallic and non-metallic materials of construction and microstructures, non-destructive testing and evaluation methods, welding and fabrication techniques, heat treating, the application of materials-related standards and codes, RBI methodology, coatings, chemical process equipment, and process design is valued and highly desired in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Materials, Materials Science, Metallurgical, Welding, Corrosion Engineering, or related educational background and experience required.
• 5 yrs or more experience with hands-on work related to corrosion, failure analysis, metallurgy, asset integrity, fabrication of metallic alloys, and non-metallic materials experience is preferred.
• Possess capability to apply educational experience related to materials (metallic and nonmetallic), corrosion, fabrication, and inspection to difficult Materials Engineering problems in an industrial environment.
• Self-motivated individual with a strong willingness to continue learning through fast-paced Chemical Process Industry projects.
• Experience with metallography, microscopy, failure analysis, mechanical testing, corrosion testing, and other metal and non-metal material evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, visualization, and hands-on experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.

Note

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.