Nonmetallic Materials Engineer

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Company Profile

Air Products is an industrial gas company that serves energy, the environment, and emerging markets. The company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment, and applications expertise to industries such as refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Nonmetallic Materials Engineer who will focus on developing into the global subject matter expert for nonmetallic materials for the company as regards to nonmetallic materials application in industrial processes.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with up to 10 years of experience
• Ph.D. with up to 5 years of experience, outside of school doing failure analysis or materials selection in the chemical process industries or energy industry

Work Experience

• Experience executing materials performance testing or research projects
• Experience with CO2 capture and sequestration, or hydrogen production
• Experience with cryogenic materials performance and testing
• Experience with industrial application of commercially available nonmetallic and adherence to industry standards
• Experience with welding of plastics and related industry standards

Duties/Responsibilities

• Identifying gaps in materials performance and addressing them through internal or external research
• Nonmetallic materials selection support for new plants and retrofits
• Plant support on materials compatibility, repair or replacement decisions, and inspections
• Working closely with the company nonmetallic materials lead for knowledge transfer and documentation through the creation of company standards (application of commercially available materials, not new materials development)
• Working with external organizations such as AMPP (NACE), API, MTI, CGA, SPE, or ASTM to provide input on industry standards and keep up with industry developments and trends

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• 10% travel, including plant visits, conference travel, or supplier visits
• Failure analysis – lab work and communication of results to stakeholders

Benefits/Perks

• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Adoption Assistance
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental leave (up to 4 weeks for both parents)
• Paid Vacation

Employer’s Statement

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.