Metallurgy Subject Matter Expert

Boyd Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Corporation is seeking a Metallurgy/Metal Joining Subject Matter Expert to serve as the technical authority on materials engineering and joining initiatives. You will define best practices, develop advanced welding procedures, and guide R&D for durable, high-performance components.

This role focuses on near-term and future projects across our manufacturing operations. Ideal candidates bring a PhD/Master's in Metallurgy or Welding Engineering, 8+ years in physical metallurgy, and expert

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Welding Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in physical/metallurgical metallurgy, specifically metal joining processes in aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of phase transformations, residual stress, and the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature in welded joints.
• Experience with computational metallurgy software (e.g., Thermo-Calc, JMatPro) and materials characterization equipment (SEM, XRD, OES).
• Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills, with ability to translate complex metallurgical data into actionable engineering solutions.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Responsibilities

• Metal Joining & Welding Leadership: Develop, qualify, and optimize metal joining procedures; evaluate weld cycles, HAZ microstructure, and PWHT considerations.
• Metallurgical Analysis & Testing: Analyze properties, perform root-cause failure analysis, oversee lab operations and microstructural characterization.
• R&D and Process Optimization: Lead research for innovative joining techniques; collaborate with design and production to align materials specs with capabilities; assess advanced manufacturing options for reliability.

Skills

Metal Joining Leadership

Metallurgical Analysis

R&D & Process Optimization

Regulatory Compliance Mentorship

Technical Writing & Presentations

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Welding Engineering

Tools

Thermo-Calc

JMatPro

SEM

XRD

OES

Job description

The Metallurgy/Metal Joining Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as the technical authority on materials engineering and metal joining initiatives. They will define best practices in physical and chemical metallurgy, develop advanced welding and joining procedures, and ensure our manufacturing processes produce safe, durable, and high-performance components. Engagement will be for near term and future R&D efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Metal Joining & Welding LeadershipDevelop, qualify, and optimize metal joining procedures (e.g., fusion welding, solid-state joining, brazing). Evaluate weld thermal cycles, microstructural changes in the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ), and potential defects to ensure structural integrity. Advise on the selection of filler metals, shielding gases, and post-weld heat treatments (PWHT).
• Metallurgical Analysis & TestingAnalyze the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of metals and alloys. Perform root-cause failure analysis (including fractography and microscopy) to determine why components fail in the field or during testing. Oversee metallurgical lab operations, including mechanical testing and microstructural characterization.
• R&D and Process OptimizationSpearhead research and development for innovative joining techniques. Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure material specifications align with project requirements and manufacturing capabilities. Evaluated advanced manufacturing process options to improve joint reliability/repeatability through process automation.
• Compliance & MentorshipEnsure all metallurgical processes and joint designs comply with industry standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, API) and regulatory requirements. Mentor engineers, technicians, and production staff on metallurgical best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Welding Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in physical/mechanical metallurgy, specifically focusing on metal joining processes in sectors like aerospace, automotive, or heavy manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of phase transformations, residual stress, and the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature in welded joints.
• Experience with computational metallurgy software (e.g., Thermo-Calc, JMatPro) and materials characterization equipment (SEM, XRD, OES).
• Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex metallurgical data into actionable engineering solutions.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

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EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. As a leader in the industry we focus on our people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs of today and performance requirements of the future. We are always looking for ambitious minds to help us deliver advanced technology to our customers. Together we solve the challenges of today and empower solutions of tomorrow.

Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.