Job Description

Material Development Engineer

Job Description

The Material Development Engineer will be a highly skilled and accomplished member of the Material Development group of United States Steel Research. This individual will be part of the team tasked with developing state-of-the-art steel products to keep U. S. Steel competitive in the steel industry. Laboratory based investigations will be conducted to develop new grades and to increase our knowledge of both new and existing grades. Recommendations will be made for material designs that include both steel composition and processing using existing manufacturing facilities as well as new or upgraded facilities. Process knowledge and experience will be gained through interaction with manufacturing operations, with strong emphasis on metallurgical interactions and microstructure development during heat treatment and subsequent controlled cooling processes. Initial assignments will involve working closely with steel process simulation equipment and models in the laboratory (e.g., Gleeble, Dilatometry, JMatPro, Thermocalc) to gain a detailed understanding of steel behavior during pipe manufacturing. Immediate interaction with tubular manufacturing units is expected to fulfill responsibilities. Prior experience and knowledge of tubular processing is a strong positive, especially if it includes EAF configurations along with knowledge of NACE properties and hydrogen embrittlement. Job responsibilities will require strong engagement with staff members encompassing a wide range of multidisciplinary skills that will demand excellent teamwork and a focus on effective communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop new steel grades based on sound material design principles for tubular markets to satisfy customer requirements and differentiate USS from its competition.
Establish standard methods for effective use of process simulation equipment in the laboratory stages of new grade development or existing grade improvement.
Improve the processing and key performance characteristics of existing products.
Engage with the customers to be a solutions provider and partner.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Masters or PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or comparable degree with demonstrated capability in ferrous metallurgy.
Knowledge of metallurgical analysis techniques, including optical microscopy, SEM analysis, EBSD, XRD, and mechanical testing practices.
The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Good interpersonal skills to interact with other research staff, application engineers, production personnel, and customers.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and to lead team activities.
Knowledge and experience in tubular processing and microstructural development along with NACE testing, hydrogen embrittlement, and fracture toughness testing.
Prior pipe making experience is a plus

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION/IMPACT & LEADERSHIP
The Material Development group is responsible for all new steel grade development for North America.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The basic work environment is a modern office/laboratory utilizing process simulators, analytical tools, and test equipment to aid in assigned tasks.
Applicant must have flexibility of work hours and travel ability (up to 20% of time) for plant trials, meetings at plants, meetings with customers, etc.

Auto req ID

10469BR

Requisition Type

US-Exempt

Mid-Level

Engineering & Technology - Engineering

Work Location

RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Country

United States

Work Location - City

Munhall

State/Province

US - PA

Company Overview

Steel is essential to advancing modern society. In fact, countless aspects of our lives wouldnt be possible without it. From state-of-the-art household appliances and safer, more fuel-efficient automobiles to steel framing that makes our homes stronger and tubular products that support the development of our nations energy resources our products build quality of life for people around the world. U. S. Steel is on an exciting transformational journey to become the iconic corporation a company set apart from the competition through the talent of our people, the quality of our product, and the strength of our performance. We are seeking talented, motivated people to help us create the next generation of U. S. Steel, known for consistently out-performing the competition, delivering superior returns, and creating value for our customers as a world-class supplier of innovative steel products and solutions.

Competency Summary

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Equal Employment Opportunity

U. S. Steel is a principled company committed to its core values of safety, diversity & inclusion, environmental stewardship, results focus & accountability. We focus on our customers, driving quality and ensuring cost effectiveness. We promote an environment of respect, transparency and collaboration encouraging new ideas that drive innovation and our collective success. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice for information regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

Company

United States Steel Corporation