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Bee Talent Solutions

Senior Materials Testing Engineer (Corrosion and Mechanical Properties)

Bee Talent Solutions, Everett, Washington, us, 98213

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Senior Materials Testing Engineer (Corrosion and Mechanical Properties) This range is provided by Bee Talent Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $56.00/hr - $95.00/hr

Our client is seeking a Contractor to provide the following services as part of the Natrium Materials Testing and Characterization team. This role will provide support as part of a high functioning team of engineers focused on materials testing, characterization, and supplier qualification for next generation materials and components for sodium cooled fast reactors. You will be responsible for a wide range of materials testing activities at partners, suppliers, and in a laboratory environment located in Everett, WA.

Tasks

Oversee and develop corrosion test programs designed for understanding material performance and degradation

Develop test requirements, plans, specifications, and procedures for testing unique materials in complex environments, including liquid metal sodium

Lead large-scale cooperative projects for materials testing and development with external collaborators, partners, and suppliers including national laboratories

Maintain project schedule and ensure timely delivery of results

Conduct testing and material characterization in a laboratory environment

External procurements of materials, equipment, and testing services, including authoring statements of work and managing supplier performance to plan

Perform scientific analysis on test data and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to materials performance and behavior, reactor design, and materials qualification

Assist with the design, fabrication, and operation of custom laboratory experiments

Key Qualifications and Skills

Bachelors degree with minimum 6 years of related experience; or a Masters degree with minimum 3 years of related experience; or a PhD and 1 year of related experience. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.

Prior experience in materials testing and characterization for nuclear research or industry applications is required

Proficiency in experimental techniques for materials testing, characterization, and analysis is required

A thorough understanding of mechanical testing of metallics is required

Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience is required

Metallography and SEM-EDS experience are required

Proficiency in writing and producing technical documentation including test reports and studies

Experience cooperating with external project partners/collaborators and suppliers for technical scopes of work is highly desired

Experience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 is preferred

The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Engineering and Other

Industries Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Electric Power Generation

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