Materials Engineer - Metallurgy
Job in
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listed on 2026-08-30
Listing for:
Insight Global
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- -Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field
- -Experience working with metals or alloys (specifically nickel
, stainless steels, titanium or aluminum) - -Expertise with nickel alloys
- -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in failure analysis and root cause investigation
- -Experience with any of these testing methods: HCF, LCF, creep testing, fatigue/creep crack testing, thermophysical, tensile, stress or stress/strain characterization and testing
Skills & Experience:
- -Experience with gas turbine or high-temperature materials (superalloys, coatings, etc.)
- -Experience working at a metals testing lab (i.e. Sage, Element, Juliet)
- -Experience with MATLAB or Python
- -Experience with machine learning or desire to advance career in machine learning
A gas turbine company is seeking a Materials Engineer to support the development, performance, and reliability of gas turbine components. This role focuses on advanced materials, including high temperature alloys and coatings, and plays a critical part in ensuring product durability in demanding operating environments.
The Materials Engineer will work cross-functionally with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support teams to solve complex materials challenges, improve processes, and drive product innovation.
Key Responsibilities:- -Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on turbine components to improve reliability and prevent recurrence
- -Provide technical expertise in metallurgy, materials performance, and thermomechanical processing, with emphasis on turbo machinery alloys
- -Support new product development programs, including materials selection and validation for gas turbine applications
- -Lead and support materials and process development initiatives, including coatings, heat treatment, casting, welding, and other manufacturing processes
- -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product and manufacturing challenges and improve performance, quality, and cost
- -Evaluate and qualify internal and external suppliers, ensuring materials meet engineering specifications and quality standards -
- -Perform materials testing, characterization, and analysis to support engineering decisions and product improvements []
- -Develop and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, and technical reports related to materials and processes -
- -Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, durability, and cost reduction
Compensation:
W2 ONLY
$41.00/hour to $67.00/hour full benefits included day 1
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