Post-Bachelor RA: Solid-Phase Materials & Manufacturing

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA seeks a mechanical or materials engineer to support research in solid phase processing of critical materials. The role involves working with the Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group to design processing conditions using ShAPE™, friction stir processing, cold spray, and additive manufacturing approaches.

The position requires a background in thermomechanical processing and metallurgy, enabling collaboration with metallurgists to translate

Qualifications

• Background in thermomechanical processing methods.
• Knowledge of physical, mechanical, and process metallurgy.
• Experience with solid phase processing of critical materials.

Responsibilities

• Support research in solid phase processing of critical materials.
• Collaborate with metallurgists to design processing conditions.
• Learn state-of-the-art approaches in materials manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Materials engineering

Thermomechanical processing

Metallurgy

Additive manufacturing

Friction stir processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Tools

ShAPE™

Friction stir processing equipment

Cold spray equipment

Additive manufacturing processes

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA seeks a mechanical or materials engineer to support research in solid phase processing of critical materials. The role involves working with the Applied Materials and Manufacturing Group to design processing conditions using ShAPE™, friction stir processing, cold spray, and additive manufacturing approaches.

The position requires a background in thermomechanical processing and metallurgy, enabling collaboration with metallurgists to translate