Senior Materials Engineer – Tribology of Polymers

An educational platform on tribology — the science of friction, wear and lubrication

Who is it for

Engineers, researchers, students and industry professionals

A Snapshot of Your DayThis role will be the primary technical consult for tribology of polymer components for the TI CP business. The responsibilities will range from developing and implementing life cycle studies for existing polymer components (ring and rider bands) for the reciprocating product line to collaboration with existing and future suppliers of polymer compounds to increase the design capabilities for emerging green markets.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Ability to self-direct and independently solve problems
• Provide technical support in tribology
• Create internal lab to support and grow in-house tribological and surface analysis development
• Knowledge of traditional and advanced manufacturing for precision metal and non-metal parts
• Experience in post-service evaluation and failure analysis
• Guide development engineers on material selection and simulation
• Act as primary technical contact for suppliers and customers.
• Support material testing by inspection, analysis, and reporting of post-test results
• Create and follow standardized procedures related to material selection and processing

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science in either Material Science or Engineering
• 15+ years’ experience in Material sciences. Those with more experience may be considered for a more senior level.
• Expertise of wear with lubricated and non-lubricated metallic and non-metallic surfaces
• Expertise with polymer materials solutions for reciprocating applications
• Practical knowledge testing polymer wear materials to estimate life
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with the design aspects of critical reciprocating compressor components such as pistons, cylinders, cylinder liners, heads, and crankshafts
• Familiarity with risk analysis, exceptional technical analysis skills to determine root cause of failure and provide feedback and recommendations
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Preferred:

• Master or Bachelor in either Material Science or Engineering
• 25+ years’ experience in Material Sciences with a focus on wear of lubricated and non-lubricated metallic and non-metallic surfaces
• Expertise creating and implementing testing plans to predict life expectancy for polymers in wear and sealing applications
• Experience in the selection and application of materials for reciprocating compressors, specifically polymeric materials (e. g. rider rings, rider bands).
• Experience with NACE MR0175 / MR0103, API 617 / 618, ASTM, and ASME standards
• Experience with tribology equipment and process of failure analysis
• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of metallurgical laboratory equipment such as optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, EDS, metallurgical preparation, etc.

About The Team

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