Material Scientist

2 months ago


Twinsburg, Ohio, United States Baker Hughes Holdings LLC Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Material Scientist to join our Digital Solutions Team at Baker Hughes Holdings LLC. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in the development of sensors for high-temperature and radiation applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work as an integral member of a team focused on sensor technology, particularly radiation detectors operating at high temperatures (greater than 500C).
  • Provide guidance and review of material selection for radiation detection and combustion measurement sensors operating at high temperatures.
  • Apply knowledge and skills to advise on issues of metallurgy, ceramics, and electroplating.
  • Provide guidance and review of joining processes such as welding, brazing, and soldering of materials.
  • Develop, set up, and safely conduct experiments/tests to support material selection and process development for conceptual & prototype sensor systems.
  • Establish robust materials analysis and qualification processes that leverage in-house as well as outside capabilities.
  • Document work products in written form, e.g., technical notes, design specifications, journal publications.
  • Present work achievements to the team, and when appropriate, to the scientific community at technical conferences.
  • Provide materials support for all existing Reuter-Stokes' product lines.
  • Interfacing with materials peers within the broader Baker Hughes community to leverage and establish best practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in any relevant engineering, chemistry, material science, or any related course.
  • Master's degree in Materials Science or Chemistry.
  • At least 5 to 7 years of technical work experience as a Material Scientist/Engineer.
  • Knowledge of high-temperature material selection and characterization.
  • Extensive experience with material testing and analysis techniques.
  • Experience with welding, brazing (especially ceramic-to-metal), and/or soldering.
  • Experience with computational modeling tools such as ANSYS and Granta.
  • Expert knowledge of materials standards (ASTM, ASME Code Sec II and IX, ANSI).
  • History of technical contributions to one or more of the following fields:
    • a) High temperature metal alloy machining, heat treating, joining, and plating.
    • b) High temperature ceramic production, processing, and brazing.
    • c) High temperature coatings.
What We Offer
  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
  • Comprehensive private medical care options.
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
  • Tailored financial programs.
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
About Us

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.