Senior Materials Engineer – Tribology of Polymers

Tribonet

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive work culture

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Senior Materials Engineer specializing in tribology of polymers to lead technical studies for polymer components in reciprocating equipment. You will develop life cycle analyses, collaborate with polymer suppliers, and build an in-house tribology lab to advance wear testing and surface analysis.

The role requires 15+ years in materials science with deep polymer wear expertise, plus strong communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration with design and

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in either Material Science or Engineering is required.
15+ years of experience in Material sciences; senior level consideration for more experience.
Expertise of wear with lubricated and non-lubricated metallic and non-metallic surfaces.
Expertise with polymer materials solutions for reciprocating applications.
Experience in testing polymer wear materials to estimate life.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Familiarity with critical reciprocating compressor components such as pistons, cylinders, cylinder liners, heads, and crankshafts.
Risk analysis and root cause determination with actionable feedback.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary technical consultant for tribology of polymer components.
Develop and implement life cycle studies for polymer components in reciprocating product lines.
Collaborate with suppliers of polymer compounds to enhance design capabilities.
Establish a lab to support tribological and surface analysis development.
Guide development engineers on material selection and simulation.
Support material testing through inspection, analysis, and reporting of results.
Create and follow standardized procedures for material selection and processing.
Act as primary technical contact for suppliers and customers.

Skills

Tribology

Polymer wear

Materials testing

Root cause analysis

Supplier collaboration

Lab development

Materials selection

Reciprocating components

Education

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science or Engineering

Master in Materials Science or Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Optical microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

EDS

Metallurgical preparation

Job description

An educational platform on tribology — the science of friction, wear and lubrication

Who is it for

Engineers, researchers, students and industry professionals

Senior Materials Engineer – Tribology of Polymers

A Snapshot of Your DayThis role will be the primary technical consult for tribology of polymer components for the TI CP business. The responsibilities will range from developing and implementing life cycle studies for existing polymer components (ring and rider bands) for the reciprocating product line to collaboration with existing and future suppliers of polymer compounds to increase the design capabilities for emerging green markets.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Ability to self-direct and independently solve problems
Provide technical support in tribology
Create internal lab to support and grow in-house tribological and surface analysis development
Knowledge of traditional and advanced manufacturing for precision metal and non-metal parts
Experience in post-service evaluation and failure analysis
Guide development engineers on material selection and simulation
Act as primary technical contact for suppliers and customers.
Support material testing by inspection, analysis, and reporting of post-test results
Create and follow standardized procedures related to material selection and processing

What You Bring

Bachelor of Science in either Material Science or Engineering
15+ years’ experience in Material sciences. Those with more experience may be considered for a more senior level.
Expertise of wear with lubricated and non-lubricated metallic and non-metallic surfaces
Expertise with polymer materials solutions for reciprocating applications
Practical knowledge testing polymer wear materials to estimate life
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Familiarity with the design aspects of critical reciprocating compressor components such as pistons, cylinders, cylinder liners, heads, and crankshafts
Familiarity with risk analysis, exceptional technical analysis skills to determine root cause of failure and provide feedback and recommendations
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Preferred:

Master or Bachelor in either Material Science or Engineering
25+ years’ experience in Material Sciences with a focus on wear of lubricated and non-lubricated metallic and non-metallic surfaces
Expertise creating and implementing testing plans to predict life expectancy for polymers in wear and sealing applications
Experience in the selection and application of materials for reciprocating compressors, specifically polymeric materials (e. g. rider rings, rider bands).
Experience with NACE MR0175 / MR0103, API 617 / 618, ASTM, and ASME standards
Experience with tribology equipment and process of failure analysis
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of metallurgical laboratory equipment such as optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, EDS, metallurgical preparation, etc.

About The Team

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Transformation of Industry

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities.

Check this video to learn more about our Transformation of Industry business https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/offerings/industrial-applications.html

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

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