Senior Materials Scientist - Tribology & Coatings Expert

Flowserve; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning

Financial Wellness Resources

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Child Insurance

Spousal Insurance

AD&D Insurance

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

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.