Research Metallurgist/Metallurgical Engineer

Meta-Find, Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta-Find, Inc. at our United States R&D facility is seeking a Metallurgist to advance the thermomechanical behavior of steel and to design processing strategies that meet customer specifications.

You will conduct lab testing, metallographic analyses, and failure investigations, collaborating with R&D, Technical Services, Applications Engineering, and Operations to drive alloy design, product development, and process improvements that ensure top quality steel products.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in steel metallurgy and thermomechanical behavior.
• Experience with rolling and heat treatment or ability to rapidly develop that knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize steel chemistries for as-rolled products to achieve required mechanical properties.
• Design and refine reheating, rolling, and processing practices to meet application requirements.
• Perform laboratory testing to validate product quality and support research.
• Conduct metallographic examinations and microstructural analyses for alloy optimization and process improvements.
• Investigate product quality concerns through failure analysis and determine root causes.
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on metallurgical issues and product performance.

Job description

The successful candidate will serve as a key contributor to the development and optimization of advanced steel products, with a primary focus on physical metallurgy and the thermomechanical behavior of steel. This role requires a strong technical foundation in steel metallurgy, including expertise in rolling and heat treatment processes or the ability to quickly develop that knowledge.

Working at a Research & Development facility the Metallurgist will support alloy design, product development, and process improvement initiatives to ensure steel products consistently meet customer and application-specific performance requirements. The position reports to the Director of Research & Development and collaborates closely with R&D, Technical Services, Applications Engineering, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize steel chemistries for as-rolled products to achieve required mechanical properties and customer performance specifications.
• Design and refine reheating, rolling, and processing practices to ensure products meet targeted application requirements.
• Perform laboratory testing, to validate product quality and support research initiatives.
• Conduct metallographic examinations and microstructural analyses to drive alloy optimization, process improvements, and product development efforts.
• Investigate product quality concerns through failure analysis and root cause determination, recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams on metallurgical issues, processing strategies, and product performance.

U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency (green card) required.