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57 ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES • MARCH 2014
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Materials R&D Engineer
L.E. Jones Company L.L.C., leading manufacturer of precision
valve seat inserts, is seeking candidates for the full-time position of
Materials R&D Engineer.
Minimum qualifications include:
1. A Master or a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in
metallurgical engineering, materials science & engineering,
mechanical engineering, or chemistry.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Duties include:
• Completion of internal materials testing projects
• Management of external materials lab testing projects
• Completion of new alloy development projects
• Development of new materials analysis and testing methods
• Assisting in new materials processing development of VSIs manufacturing
• Assisting in trouble shooting for materials processing related issues
• Assisting in Sales and Marketing projects
• Assisting in Spectrometry Lab operation
• Communication with customers on materials engineering topics
• Preparation of materials evaluation reports
• Participation with continuous product quality improvement programs
L.E. Jones Company L.L.C. is a leading manufacturer of heavy duty engine valve seat
inserts using unique high alloy materials, including many new alloys and surface treat-
ments developed by L.E. Jones Company. L.E. Jones Company is located in Menominee,
Michigan. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and two references in confidence to:
Vacancy 11
Human Resources Manager
L.E. Jones Company L.L.C.
1200 34th Ave.
Menominee, Michigan 49858
L.E. Jones Company L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NO DROP IN’S OR TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE
MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY LEAD
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals,
has an immediate opening for a MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY LEAD at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The Materials Technology Lead is responsible for the safe and re-
liable operation of our facilities through the performance of key ac-
tivities including:
• Recommending materials of construction based on process
conditions including fluids handled, pressure, temperature, etc.
• Conducting failure analyses to determine root causes for
equipment failure in service and providing material
recommendations or plant operation modifications to avoid a
recurrence of the failure.
• Providing materials consulting and advice to Air Products
operating facilities on issues such as welding, heat treating,
corrosion performance, materials properties (e.g., high
temperature creep properties and failure mechanisms, low
temperature toughness), etc.
• Developing and overseeing testing protocols to determine
viability and limitations of materials for new and existing process
applications.
• Developing and leading research programs
Qualifications and Requirements:
• A MS/PhD degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering with a
minimum of 15 years experience in the industrial gas,
petrochemical, power, or chemical process industries is required.
• Needs to have a comprehensive understanding of basic corrosion
and failure mechanisms.
• Must have the ability to identify microstructures and fracture
morphologies of a wide variety of alloy systems and an in-depth
understanding of alloy systems as related to materials of
construction.
• Must be staying abreast of technical advances in the field,
particularly those related to high temperature metallurgy.
Laboratory experience is required.
• Have the ability to lead a technical team and mentor others.
• Demonstrate the ability and vision to conceive, define and
champion research projects on innovative materials solutions and
predictive tools to improve plant reliability and mitigate risk.
• Seeking a motivated engineer with excellent verbal and written
communication skills able to interface with engineers and plant
personnel and to leverage the expertise of external labs,
consultants and technical organizations.
Familiarity with the following items will also be a plus:
• Risk based inspection and fitness for service methodologies
• Remaining Life Assessment methodologies
• High temperature metallurgy (above 1500F)
• Non-destructive test methods
• Nickel based alloys
Approximately 15-20% travel required, some international.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) provides atmospheric, process and spe-
cialty gases; performance materials; equipment; and technology. For
over 70 years, the company has enabled customers to become more
productive, energy efficient and sustainable. More than 20,000 em-
ployees in over 50 countries supply innovative solutions to the energy,
environment and emerging markets. These include semiconductor
materials, refinery hydrogen, coal gasification, natural gas liquefac-
tion, and advanced coatings and adhesives. In fiscal 2012, Air Prod-
ucts had sales approaching $10 billion. For more information, visit
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To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Cen-
ter. Click on the link Search job openings from the left navigation bar.
You can apply specifically to Job Req #13240BR or forward your re-
sume directly to KaBrile Bradley at
Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview,
or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.