Non-Metallic Materials Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver consulting services to Chemours' global chemical divisions in the area of non-metallic materials engineering and associated technologies.

• Offer technical assistance to plant operations, capital initiatives, and research and development efforts.

• Aid in the selection of materials for fiberglass, elastomers, graphite, glass, polymers, and liners.

• Contribute to projects involving mechanical integrity quality assurance (MIQA), equipment design and calculations, fabrication and repair, welding, failure analysis, equipment inspection, and condition assessment.

• Provide technical training and recommendations while committing to Chemours' safety priorities.

• Oversee materials-related components throughout the execution of projects.

• Collaborate with external vendors on design, fabrication, and repair tasks.

• Convey complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.

• Generate technical reports, assist in specifications, and review equipment during the stages of fabrication, installation, and operation.

• Build networks with company resources, cross-functional teams, and external vendors to generate economical and feasible solutions to urgent business challenges.

• Engage in relevant technical organizations such as ASME and MTI.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a proven background in non-metallic materials, or in Polymer, Chemical, or Materials Engineering with a strong focus on engineering mechanics.

• 5-10 years of experience in the Chemical Process or related industries, engaging in multiple fabrication phases of various non-metallic construction materials and/or similar domains.

• Proven experience in the design, fabrication, and project process flow for newly fabricated non-metallic equipment or the repair and replacement of existing non-metallic equipment.

• Experienced in reviewing and creating equipment drawings and design sketches, as well as project specifications while maintaining internal standards that align with industry benchmarks.

• Willingness to engage in competency-related codes and organizations such as ASME or their equivalents.

• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, sound judgment, and logical reasoning.

• Expected travel of approximately 35% to plant locations, fabrication workshops, and for in-person interactions.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Polymer, Chemical, or Materials Engineering, with experience in a Chemical Process site (preferred).

• Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and/or process-related issues (preferred).

• Familiarity with RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis), specifically concerning non-metallic materials (preferred).

• Track record of technical leadership in complex engineering projects (preferred).

• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards such as ASME Section X, RTP-1, and ASTM F1545 (preferred).

• Understanding of calculations related to flange design, strength, and sealing (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus target of 11%.

• Opportunities for careers focused on sustainability.

• Access to technical training programs.

• Engagement in relevant technical organizations like ASME and MTI.