Materials Engineer

We are assisting our confidential client with the search for a highly motivated Weld Engineer to support materials development, qualification efforts, and manufacturing readiness for advanced nuclear technologies. In this role, you will work as part of a high-performing engineering team focused on weld process development, supplier qualification, and supply chain readiness for next-generation reactor materials and components.

Location: Bellevue, WA, USA
Length of Assignment: 12 months
Benefits: Three insurance levels, 401K + match, sick leave, and the opportunity to support advanced energy technology development.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Work sponsorship is not available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Interface with various project teams to provide welding configuration, geometry and methods guidance for the client's reactor development programs
• Use fundamental welding engineering principles to develop weld designs, specifications, and processes for reactor design and licensing
• Inform materials test programs to validate models of material and weld performance and ensure materials development and testing efforts meet programmatic objectives of the reactor
• Perform scientific analysis of test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive inspection, mechanical properties, ductility) and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to reactor design and qualification
• Provide materials engineering support for the procurement of engineered components and systems including leading technical development of suppliers to increase technology readiness level of key components.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or 2 years with an M.S. degree; or equivalent experience; a degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired.
• Experience with weld engineering for new design
• Experience in determining geometries, weld methods, and property impacts for welded pipes, pressure vessels, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and ASME Section IX is highly desirable
• An understanding of the impact of weld design and parameters on complex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in high temperature systems
• A thorough understanding of metallurgy including welding and heat treatment of ferrous (e.g., austenitic and ferritic-martensitic steels) and nonferrous (e.g., nickel-base) alloys
• Experience qualifying welds for service in highly regulated applications is preferred
• Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

Estimated Compensation Range: $52-$85 per hour. All experience levels considered.

About Hansell Tierney

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises.

Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

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