Senior R&D Metallurgist (PhD) _ JB-313
Senior R&D Metallurgist (PhD) _ JB-313
04/03/2024
About Us:
UCT Fluid Solutions, is one of the world's leading companies in developing, manufacturing, and distributing high-performance industrial flow control systems-connectors, fittings and valves for gases and liquids.
We are seeking an experienced Senior R&D Metallurgist with a PhD background to join our company and work alongside our team of technical experts.
When you will be responsible for providing metallurgical expertise and guidance in materials science and engineering projects. This position involves conducting research, developing metallurgical processes, analyzing materials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of metallurgical strategies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• In-depth knowledge of metallurgical principles, materials characterization
techniques, and metallurgical processes.
• Proficiency in utilizing metallurgical laboratory equipment and software
tools for analysis, such as microscopy, spectroscopy, SEM, EDS, mechanical
testing, and thermal analysis.
• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, statistical analysis,
and process improvement techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret
complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey
technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Educational & Experience Requirement:
• MSc degree or higher, in in Material Science/Engineering, Metallurgy or
another technically related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in new material development,
manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, process engineering,
tooling.
• Metallurgy Experience of Heat Treatment, Forging, Casting and properties of
a wide range of steels, nickel based super alloys, titanium alloys and other
alloys.
• 3D printing experience is preferred.
• Significant professional experience in metallurgical research, development,
and process optimization, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing
setting.
• Experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving
methodologies related to metallurgical failures.