Materials Science Engineer Job at Kennametal, Latrobe, PA

  • Kennametal
  • Latrobe, PA

Job Description

About KennametalWith over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.Job Title: Engineer – Materials Science & EngineeringLocation: Latrobe, PA (Hybrid)CompanyWith over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at . Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.Job Description – RequirementsKennametal has an opening for an experienced candidate in Material Science and Engineering, Chemical, Solid State or Physical Science and Engineering for an assignment in our research facility in the Pittsburgh, PA region. A minimum of a B.S. degree with preferably three years of practical experience in one of the above field of studies will be given consideration for a commensurate title and assignment. Knowledge of physical metallurgy particularly in powdered metals / hard metal /metal alloys / industrial ceramics is strongly preferred. Knowledge about metal powder particle manipulation, application, surface science, chemical and physical vapor deposited coatings and polymer science are other fundamental areas of interest. Practical experience of manufacturing or lab-scale processing is a plus. Beneficial skills/experience would include project management, process modelling, thermodynamic modelling, statistical data analysis, powder formulation, characterization, and binder system design.This position works under the supervision of the Manager to develop new materials, processes and technology in the area of hard metal powder design, synthesis and application. The successful candidate must demonstrate effective verbal/written communications skills, excellent troubleshooting skills and an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Time management and prioritization skills are critical. Applicants should possess a desire to join an extended team of research and manufacturing colleagues in a fast-paced environment.Job Description – TasksEstablish subject matter expertise for materials, processes and technologies for enterprise-wide support.Support product development, process development, intellectual property, quality, manufacturing and EHS through the development of hardmetal powder processes for a wide variety of product platforms.Direct a technical Competency Team in the standardization and deployment of cost-effective processes.Initiate, plan and implement technology, manufacturing and capital projects.Lead, implement and sustain local/global system improvements, including measurement system analyses to improve consistency and correlation of processes.From time to time, may be required to provide remote and on-site technical assistance to manufacturing.Establish a technical presence in the hardmetal community through industry association involvement and publications in relevant trade journals and conferences.Lead teams to resolution in the systematic use of data-driven analysis, decision making and validation.Author and maintain internal procedures and work instructions.Assist in vendor and material qualification, prepare functional specifications.Research, evaluate and develop new technologies, analytical techniques and processing methods.Travel up to 25%, depending on project activity.Equal Opportunity Employer

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