Senior Materials Scientist

Flowserve

Temecula (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Flowserve Corporation seeks a senior materials researcher to lead R&D for advanced materials, coatings and surface-engineered solutions for mechanical seals and rotating equipment in Temecula, CA. You will design tests, characterize materials, investigate failures, and optimize processes with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a master's degree and 10+ years of industrial materials experience, with preference for a PhD in rotating equipment or advanced ceramics.

Qualifications

Master's degree plus 10+ years in materials R&D, development or engineering required.
Strong tribology expertise, experience in testing/characterization, and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead R&D of advanced materials, coatings, and surface-engineered solutions for mechanical seals and rotating equipment.
Design and conduct testing and characterization; investigate failures and perform root-cause analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize materials and processes and provide technical leadership in tribology.

Skills

Tribology

Advanced Ceramics

Materials Research and Development

Materials Engineering

Coatings

Surface Engineering

Friction and Wear Testing

Root-Cause Investigation

Failure Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Mechanical Seal Materials

Contact Mechanics

Carbon Materials

Composites

Education

Master's degree in a relevant technical discipline

PhD with rotating-equipment or advanced-ceramics experience preferred

Job description

Lead research and development of advanced materials, coatings, and surface-engineered solutions for mechanical seals and rotating equipment, improving performance, wear resistance, and durability. Design and conduct testing and characterization, investigate failures, optimize materials and processes with cross-functional teams, and provide technical leadership in tribology and seal-face materials.

Requirements:

A master's degree in a relevant technical discipline and at least 10 years of industrial experience in materials research, development, or engineering are required. Candidates should have strong tribology expertise, experience developing commercial material systems, testing and characterization skills, and a record of failure analysis; a PhD and rotating-equipment or advanced-ceramics experience are preferred.

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