Materials Engineer: Tribology R&D & Failure Analysis

Tribonet; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribonet is seeking a Material Science Engineer in Dallas, TX to lead experimental materials work for heavy industrial equipment. You will design and review material specs, perform wear-rate research, and collaborate with foundries to produce experimental alloys.

You will conduct lab tests, analyze results, and present findings to management with actionable countermeasures. The role requires a strong technical background in materials science or metallurgical engineering, plus experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Tribology Engineering Experience Is Preferred
• CAD & FE A experience is preferred
• Magma Simulation Or Similar Software Experience Is Preferred
• Hand-on experience on lab testing equipment (tensile, impact, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain experimental material specifications and procedures
• Plan, conduct and implement research & development pertaining to improve parts wear rate and performance
• Collaborate with various internal & external foundries to produce experimental materials
• Propose, performs, and summarize results of simulations pertaining to experimental materials
• Conduct experiment using lab equipment to determine properties of experimental materials
• Review metallurgical lab mechanical testing results and troubleshoot problems
• Create reports to aid discussion of experimental material with individual of various technical backgrounds
• Audit production processes such as melting process, chemistry control, heat treatment, etc. to achieve the desired results
• Audit EAF, AOD, and Melt Shop processes for compliance
• Conduct failure analysis, write technical reports, and propose countermeasures as required
• Disposition and root cause analysis for non-confirming production lots

Job description

Tribonet is seeking a Material Science Engineer in Dallas, TX to lead experimental materials work for heavy industrial equipment. You will design and review material specs, perform wear-rate research, and collaborate with foundries to produce experimental alloys.

You will conduct lab tests, analyze results, and present findings to management with actionable countermeasures. The role requires a strong technical background in materials science or metallurgical engineering, plus experience in