Senior Metallurgical Engineer

Job Description

VICTAULIC

Metallurgical Laboratory Victaulic World Headquarters Easton PA

Full-Time Engineering Metallurgical Laboratory

This position is onsite at our World Headquarters in Easton PA with approximately 15% domestic or international travel.

Relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Immigration sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Victaulic headquartered in Easton Pennsylvania is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers site owners and contractors. Since 1919 our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks ensuring projects are completed safely on time and within budget. With over 6000 employees spanning 50 locations worldwide our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions made from high quality graded scrap steel promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries supporting some of the worlds most critical and prestigious structures.

Our Metallurgical Laboratory provides the technical leadership and materials expertise that support manufacturing operations product performance and complex materials investigations across Victaulics global operations.

At Victaulic were committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Lets Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

Were looking for a Senior Metallurgical Engineer to join our Metallurgical Laboratory at Victaulics World Headquarters in Easton this hands-on lab-focused role youll provide technical leadership and metallurgical expertise on failure analysis corrosion and materials investigations that support manufacturing quality and product engineering. Youll work closely with Product Engineering Quality Assurance Manufacturing Engineering Global Supply Chain and Operations and serve as a senior technical authority and mentor within the lab. This is an opportunity to shape materials and process decisions that affect Victaulics products worldwide.

• Lead advanced failure analysis investigations involving mechanical overload fatigue fracture wear and manufacturing-related defects
• Evaluate corrosion mechanisms affecting piping systems including general galvanic pitting crevice MIC erosion-corrosion and stress corrosion cracking
• Develop root cause conclusions and support effective corrective and preventive actions
• Provide metallurgical and materials engineering support for manufacturing quality and product engineering functions
• Support welding and joining processes including evaluation of weld quality microstructures and weld-related failures
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturing locations to support materials processing and performance challenges
• Operate metallurgical and analytical equipment including SEM EDS LIBS and optical microscopy
• Evaluate and report mechanical properties with particular emphasis on hardness and tensile properties
• Characterize and evaluate steels cast iron copper-based alloys and other alloy systems
• Evaluate heat treatments microstructures phase transformations coatings and structureproperty relationships
• Prepare clear detailed technical documentation and reports
• Serve as a senior technical authority within the Metallurgical Laboratory and mentor laboratory technicians and less-experienced engineers
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory methods material standards and technical best practices

• Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering or a related discipline
• 10 years of progressive metallurgical experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong background in piping systems metallic materials corrosion and failure analysis
• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with metallography mechanical testing SEM EDS and LIBS
• Familiarity with welding processes including MIG and TIG
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly through written reports and presentations
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15% to support materials-related activities

• Masters degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science
• Experience with NACE / AMPP corrosion guidance and industry best practices relevant to oil and gas fire protection and industrial service environments
• Experience supporting casting forging machining heat treatment coating or welding operations
• Familiarity with ASTM AWWA ISO and AMPP/NACE standards
• Previous experience mentoring or technically guiding others

Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathwayswe build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Build A Better You

• Paid time off holidays and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Relocation assistance for candidates relocating for this role
• Inclusive team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer more sustainable built environment every day.

The base salary range for this position will be determined based on experience qualifications skills and geographic location. This role is also eligible for the full benefits package described above.

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B TN or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race gender color religion national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation genetic data or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.)

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulics Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership cancellation of the current contract and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Lets Build a Better World Together.

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