Senior Staff Scientist - Metallurgy

Senior Staff Scientist - Metallurgy page is loaded## Senior Staff Scientist - Metallurgy remote type:
On Site locations:
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0025473

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems.

These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit .
** Perks of working with us!
*** Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
* Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
* Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
* Competitive Salary and Bonuses
* 401k Plan
** Summary
* * You will be providing metallurgical support to our external customers in collaboration with our commercial and application teams.  The support includes but is not limited to complete metallurgical failure analysis, corrosion assessment, metallurgical compatibility, and evaluation of metallurgical issues via photos.  You may also provide technical guidance to the research and development group as well as manufacturing plants.
** Responsibilities
* ** Conduct complete metallurgical failure analyses, including root cause assessment and detailed documentation of findings.
* Evaluate corrosion mechanisms, material degradation, metallurgical compatibility, and metallurgical issues through both physical samples and photographic evidence.
* Provide technical support to external customers in partnership with commercial, sales, and application engineering teams.
* Offer metallurgical expertise and guidance to internal groups including Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Quality.
* Perform or direct metallurgical testing, including sample preparation, etching, microstructure interpretation, and data analysis.
* Handle, document, and preserve material evidence samples using photographic and standardized testing protocols.
* Support customer and internal inquiries related to material selection, failure prevention, system design considerations, and industry best practices.
* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly via written reports, presentations, and discussions with cross-functional and international teams.##
** Qualifications
* ** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Engineering;
** 5–10 years of relevant experience
** required.
* Demonstrated expertise in
** root cause metallurgical failure analysis
** and understanding of material degradation mechanisms.
* Experience with metallurgical laboratory procedures including sample preparation, etching, microstructure interpretation, and metallurgical testing techniques.
* Proficiency in handling and documenting material evidence samples using photographic and/or testing protocols.
* Strong knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of
** ferrous and non-ferrous metals
** relevant to industrial water systems, pulp & paper processes, and utility environments.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Familiarity with the design and operation of
** industrial water, pulp & paper, power generation, and piping/fluid transport systems**.
* Knowledge of industrial cooling and boiler water treatment systems is a plus.
* Understanding of
** corrosion coupon testing
** methodologies.#LI-DS1

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