Metallurgy Subject Matter Expert

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc.; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal, now part of Eaton, seeks a Metallurgy/Metal Joining SME to lead materials engineering and joining initiatives across R&D and production. You will define best practices in metallurgy, develop welding procedures, and ensure durable, high‑performance components.

You will guide collaboration with design and manufacturing teams, evaluate joining options, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Welding Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in physical/metallurgy focusing on metal joining processes.
• Strong understanding of phase transformations and residual stress in welded joints.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize metal joining procedures (fusion welding, solid-state joining, brazing).
• Evaluate weld thermal cycles, HAZ microstructure, and defects to ensure structural integrity.
• Advise on filler metals, shielding gases, and PWHT selections.

Skills

Metallurgy concepts

Welding engineering

Technical writing

Root-cause analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Metallurgy/Materials Science/Welding Eng

Tools

Thermo-Calc

JMatPro

SEM

XRD

OES

Job description

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 Leadership

• Develop, 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 & Testing

• Analyze 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 Optimization

• Spearhead 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 & Mentorship

• Ensure 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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Company Overview

Boyd Thermal is now part of Eaton—bringing together two strong teams to serve high-growth markets like AI, aerospace, and data centers. The combination of Boyd Thermal’s advanced thermal capabilities and Eaton’s power-management expertise creates a best-in‑class, end‑to‑end portfolio that improves reliability and speed for customers.

Eaton is investing in both the technology and the people to scale globally, marking the start of a new growth chapter. As integration progresses, some employment programs or benefits may change for select employees.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future.

By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.