Senior Materials Engineer

Socotec; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

• Department: US - Engineering Brooklyn Lab

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for Failure Analysis, Non-Destructive Engineering, Fitness for Service and other specialty engineering projects. We offer a team setting at a consulting group renowned for failure analysis, advanced analysis and testing, state of the art instrumentation, and materials engineering.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work.

Job Description

SOCOTEC Engineering is currently seeking a Materials/Metallurgical Engineer for our Materials Group based at our laboratory facility in Brooklyn, New York. In this position, you will work with our team to conduct failure analysis investigations, materials and mechanical testing, and non-destructive evaluations.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting field inspections.
• Coordinating, planning, and conducting laboratory tests, including macro/microhardness, tensile, Charpy V-notch, leak/pressure, and custom long-term durability testing.
• Leading and completing failure analysis evaluations, including visual examinations, dimensional assessments, optical and scanning electron microscopy, metallography, mechanical and materials testing, and preparation of written reports.
• Managing projects, organizing new business opportunities, and communicating effectively with clients, engineering colleagues, and technical and administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Materials Science and Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Ph.D. preferred), with familiarity/expertise in metallurgical engineering, materials science, and fracture mechanics.
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Specialized metallurgical engineering knowledge and experience in metallographic and fractographic interpretation, corrosion, and materials characterization techniques is desired.
• Professional Engineer license, Certified Welding Inspector accreditation are desired.

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.