Material Scientist-Industrial Energy & Technology

Have a master’s degree in Materials Science, or Chemistry
Have at least 5 to 7 years of technical work experience as a Material Scientist/Engineer
Have a knowledge of High Temperature material selection, and characterization
Have extensive experience with material testing and analysis techniques
Nuclear rector testing and/or radiation damage testing experience
Have experience with welding, brazing (especially ceramic-to-metal), and/or soldering
Have experience with computational modelling tools such as ANSYS, Granta
Have expert knowledge of materials standards (ASTM, ASME Code Sec II and IX, ANSI)
Strong analytical and experimental skillset

Working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team focused on sensor technology, in particular radiation detectors operating at high temperatures (greater than 500C)
Providing guidance and review of material selection for radiation detection and combustion measurement sensors operating at high temperatures
Applying knowledge and skills to advise on issues of metallurgy, ceramics, and electroplating
Providing guidance and review of joining processes such as welding, brazing, and soldering of materials
Developing, set-up, and safely conduct experiments/tests to support material selection and process development for conceptual & prototype sensor systems
Establishing robust materials analysis and qualification processes that leverage in-house as well as outside capabilities
Document work products in written form, e.g. technical notes, design specifications, journal publications
Presenting work achievements to the team, and when appropriate to the scientific community at technical conferences
Providing materials support for all existing Reuter-Stokes’ product lines
Interface with materials peers within the broader Baker Hughes community to leverage and establish best practices

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive background in high-temperature materials, including metals, ceramics, composites, and/or coatings
A strong understanding of phase stability, microstructure-property relationships, and microstructural characterization is required
The candidate should be proficient in using modeling and experimental tools to address complex material science challenges
The successful candidate is expected to actively contribute to cross-functional teams and demonstrate technical leadership in their core area
The ideal candidate will have extensive laboratory experience; Scanning electron microscope (SEM) modalities include backscattered electron (BSE) imaging, secondary electron (SE) imaging, electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)