Technical Support Lead - Magnesium Casting & Simulation

Luxfer MEL Technologies; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxfer MEL Technologies is seeking a Materials Engineer to provide technical support for magnesium-alloy sand casting to North American customer foundries.

The role involves processing, melting, casting and analyzing molten Mg alloys, using MAGMASoft simulations and ANSYS Discovery CAD tools to optimize gating, feeders and solidification characteristics. A relevant bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in magnesium casting or related field.
• Knowledge of gating and feeder design for gravity cast and differential pressure sand casting of Mg-Zr alloys.
• Understanding of solidification characteristics of ZE41A and Elektron 21 magnesium alloys.
• Foundry technology and methoding for Mg-Zr alloys to enhance properties and yield.
• MAGMASoft simulations with Mg-Zr alloy datasets to model filling and solidification.
• ANSYS Discovery Pro for CAD modification of casting flow assemblies.
• Feeding effectiveness calculations for Mg-Zr alloys with varying compositions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on magnesium-alloy sand casting to customer foundries within the North American market.
• Process, melt, cast and analyze molten magnesium alloys.
• Utilize MAGMASoft to simulate casting and predict metal flow; use ANSYS Discovery for CAD adjustments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

MAGMASoft

ANSYS Discovery

Job description

Luxfer MEL Technologies is seeking a Materials Engineer to provide technical support for magnesium-alloy sand casting to North American customer foundries.

The role involves processing, melting, casting and analyzing molten Mg alloys, using MAGMASoft simulations and ANSYS Discovery CAD tools to optimize gating, feeders and solidification characteristics. A relevant bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience is required.