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chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$78K - $96K/yr

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$78K - $96K/yr

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$78K - $96K/yr

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$78K - $96K/yr

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL

$78K - $96K/yr

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$78K - $96K/yr

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL

$78K - $96K/yr

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL

$78K - $96K/yr

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL

$78K - $96K/yr

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL · On-site

S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering * Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration * Firm understanding of ...

Solenis

Senior Staff Scientist - Metallurgy

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$93K - $137K/yr

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 ...

Solenis

Senior Staff Scientist - Metallurgy

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$93K - $137K/yr

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 ...

Arconic

Metallurgical Engineer

Alcoa, TN

Support involves using Metallurgy/Material Science experience and classroom knowledge to develop improvement plans for the process to ensure customer satisfaction and drive cost reduction.

Arconic

Metallurgical Engineer

Alcoa, TN · On-site

Support involves using Metallurgy/Material Science experience and classroom knowledge to develop improvement plans for the process to ensure customer satisfaction and drive cost reduction.

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Metallurgist

Metallurgist

chromalloy

Tampa, FL • On-site

$78K - $96K/yr

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Posted 21 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

140th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers

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Position Summary

Chromalloy is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Metallurgist. This position will play a vital role in the metallographic laboratory in managing equipment and procedures related to microscopes, including scanning electron microscopes and associated technologies. The Metallurgist will also provide expertise in sample preparation, sample evaluation and material characterization of advanced turbine coatings, while ensuring compliance to safety, regulatory, and other governing procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate equipment such as optical microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, digital microscopes, and other related technology or software.
  • Enhance training protocols for Metallographic Technicians, while providing guidance that ensures efficient and accurate operation of laboratory equipment and sample preparation techniques.
  • Oversee sample evaluation for production requirements and product/process development in line with customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Guide material analysis and characterization of advanced turbine coatings, generating high-resolution images and conducting elemental analysis to support RCCA, CI, and other strategic initiatives.
  • Interface with internal and external customers regarding quality issues.
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in microscopy techniques, instrumentation, and industry best practices, and apply them to improve laboratory capabilities.

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of direct experience in Microscopy, including SEM, with maintenance, alignment, and calibration
  • Firm understanding of the principles of scanning electron microscopy, including demonstrated skill and experience in equipment operation and maintenance
  • Proficiency with image analysis software, image processing tools, statistical process tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry or Engineering
  • Familiarity with superalloys and advanced coatings for aerospace applications
  • Strong knowledge of sample preparation techniques related to evaluation of advanced coatings for aerospace applications
  • Previous experience in working with and guiding laboratory technicians

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