Materials Engineer
On-siteDania Beach, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Support the design and execution of laboratory testing programs for corrosion-related evaluations, including flow-assisted, atmospheric, and immersed exposure tests. Evaluate test specimens, analyze data, and document results through photographic, electrochemical, or chemical methods. Oversee daily laboratory operations, manage material inventory, and develop technical reports and standard operating procedures. Coordinate site visitors, monitor active experiments, and ensure regulatory compliance by collecting water samples and generating discharge monitoring reports. Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting for fluid handling systems and HVAC equipment. Work remotely at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division site in Dania Beach, FL, with a Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering and 1-3 years of laboratory experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in materials science, mechanical engineering or other similarly aligned engineering degree from an accredited university or college.
- 1-3 years of past work experience, with emphasis on laboratory operations and testing.
- Ability to work at a remote location with the ability to self-direct daily tasking.
- Fundamentals of corrosion and electrochemistry.
- Knowledge of HAZMAT handling.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance - requires US Citizenship.
- Familiar with basics of electronic motor control for fluid handling systems including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), tank level switches, variable frequency drives (VFD), pump motors, dataloggers, and various sensors and transducers.
- Ability to perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting for electronic control cabinets, sensor dataloggers, electric motors and motor controllers, pumps and fluid handling equipment, and HVAC systems.
- Ability to identify and request maintenance actions for facilities or corrosion damage.
- Must be able to maintain a general inventory of site materials to support emergent projects.
- Approximately 50% of the work would be done outdoors to set up tests and equipment.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
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