Senior Metallurgical Engineer

Victaulic; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to lead advanced metallurgical investigations in our Easton, PA laboratory, supporting manufacturing and product engineering. This role emphasizes hands-on lab work, material characterization, and cross-functional collaboration with quality and operations.

You will evaluate failures, corrosion mechanisms, heat treatments, and structure–property relationships while mentoring technicians and coordinating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive metallurgical experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong background in piping systems, metallic materials, corrosion, and failure analysis.
• Hands-on proficiency with metallography, mechanical testing, SEM, EDS, and LIBS.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly through written reports and presentations.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15% to support materials-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced failure analysis investigations involving overload, fatigue, fracture, wear, and defects.
• Evaluate corrosion mechanisms affecting piping systems (galvanic, pitting, stress corrosion cracking, etc.).
• Develop root cause conclusions and support corrective actions.
• Provide metallurgical support for manufacturing, quality, and product engineering functions.
• Support welding/joining processes and evaluate weld quality and microstructures.
• Operate laboratory equipment (SEM, EDS, LIBS, optical microscopy) and report properties.

Skills

Metallurgy expertise

Failure analysis

Communication of technical findings

Metallography

Mechanical testing

SEM/EDS/LIBS experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SEM

EDS

LIBS

MIG/TIG welding familiarity

Job description

Job Description

Senior Metallurgical Engineer

Victaulic World Headquarters – Easton, Pennsylvania

• Relocation Package is Offered for this role
• There is no visa sponsorship offered for this position

About Victaulic

Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.

Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

Position Summary

Victaulic is seeking a highly experienced Senior Metallurgical Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands‑on metallurgical expertise within our Metallurgical Laboratory. This role is heavily hands‑on and lab‑focused, while also supporting manufacturing operations, product performance, and complex materials and process investigations that extend beyond the laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced failure analysis investigations involving mechanical overload, fatigue, fracture, wear, and manufacturing‑related defects.
• Evaluate corrosion mechanisms affecting piping systems, including general, galvanic, pitting, crevice, MIC, erosion‑corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
• Develop root cause conclusions and support effective corrective and preventive actions.

Manufacturing, Welding & Field Application Support

• Provide metallurgical and materials engineering support for manufacturing, quality, and product engineering functions.
• Support welding and joining processes, including evaluation of weld quality, microstructures, and weld‑related failures.
• Demonstrate familiarity with welding processes including MIG and TIG.
• Apply metallurgical expertise beyond the laboratory through interaction with suppliers and manufacturing locations to support materials, processing, and performance challenges.

Metallurgical Laboratory & Testing Responsibilities

• Operate metallurgical and analytical equipment including SEM, EDS, LIBS, and optical microscopy.
• Evaluate and report mechanical properties, with particular emphasis on hardness and tensile properties.
• Characterize and evaluate primarily steels, cast iron, copper‑based alloys, and other alloy systems.
• Evaluate heat treatments, microstructures, phase transformations, coatings, and structure–property relationships.
• Prepare clear, detailed technical documentation and reports.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a senior technical authority within the Metallurgical Laboratory.
• Mentor laboratory technicians and less‑experienced engineers.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with other groups such as Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory methods, material standards, and technical best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive metallurgical experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong background in piping systems, metallic materials, corrosion, and failure analysis.
• Demonstrated hands‑on proficiency with metallography, mechanical testing, SEM, EDS, and LIBS.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly through written reports and presentations.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15% to support materials‑related activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science.
• Experience with NACE / AMPP corrosion guidance and industry best practices relevant to oil and gas, fire protection, and industrial service environments.
• Experience supporting casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, coating, or welding operations.
• Familiarity with ASTM, AWWA, ISO, and AMPP/NACE standards.

Work Environment

This position is based at Victaulic’s World Headquarters in Easton, PA and involves significant hands‑on laboratory work, collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams, and periodic domestic or international travel (approximately 15%).

EEO Statement: Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.