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chromalloy

Metallurgist

Tampa, FL

$78K - $96K/yr

Firm understanding of the principles of scanning electron microscopy, including demonstrated skill and experience in equipment operation and maintenance * Proficiency with image analysis software ...

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Hands-on experience with advanced failure analysis techniques, including optical microscopy, focused ion beam (FIB) and DBFIB, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy ...

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Proficient in failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, x-ray/CT scans,scanning electron microscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and energy dispersive spectroscopy.

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Research Scientist

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$50K - $60K/yr

Biological and physicochemical characterization techniques (NMR, FTIR, HPLC (small molecule and protein analysis), LC/MS, Flow cytometry, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron ...

Thermo Fisher Scientific

OR · On-site

Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with Dual Beam, focused ion beam scanning and electron microscopy (FIB/SEM), or Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). * Understanding of semiconductor ...

Howard University

Research Scientist

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Biological and physicochemical characterization techniques (NMR, FTIR, HPLC (small molecule and protein analysis), LC/MS, Flow cytometry, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron ...

TEL

SEM-Microscopy Technician-Contract Position

Albany, NY · On-site

$23.99 - $32.11/hr

Imaging sample features utilizing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM] * Collecting compositional feature data utilizing Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) * Communicating imaging results to ...

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Metallurgist

Metallurgist

chromalloy

Tampa, FL

$78K - $96K/yr

Other

Posted 21 days ago

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

140th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

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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