An immediate opportunity exists for a hands-on candidate with strong technical and communication skills to support research and development and drive continuous improvement activities. This position will require working in a team environment while providing subject matter expert support in metallurgy. The ideal candidate should have experience working with the specification, design, and test of components for electrochemical systems.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conduct metallurgical analyses using advanced techniques such as optical microscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and spectroscopy to characterize microstructures, phase compositions, and material properties.
• Develop, optimize, and validate metallurgical processes, including heat treatment, alloying, casting, forging, metal forming, and surface treatment, to achieve desired material properties and performance characteristics.
• Perform mechanical testing, including tensile testing, hardness testing, and impact testing, to evaluate material strength, ductility, toughness, and other mechanical properties.
• Investigate and analyze material failures and defects using root cause analysis techniques to identify contributing factors and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to resolve metallurgical-related challenges, troubleshoot process issues, and improve product quality and performance.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, advancements, and innovations in metallurgy and materials science, and apply relevant knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers, including participating in technical reviews, audits, and customer consultations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, specifications, regulations, and safety guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• 5-10 years of experience in metallurgical engineering, materials research, or related field, preferably in a commercial environment.
• Proficiency in metallurgical characterization techniques, including metallography, microanalysis, phase analysis, and mechanical testing.
•  Strong understanding of metallurgical principles, including phase diagrams, solidification behavior, grain structure evolution, and mechanical behavior of materials.
• Experience with metallurgical simulation software, such as thermodynamic modeling, finite element analysis, and computational materials science tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
•  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and staying current with industry advancements and best practices.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, or related field; master's or Ph.D preferred.
• Experience working in a commercial / industrial product development environment is preferred.

What we can offer

• An opportunity to work in a company in strong growth and a leading position in the market.
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally
• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition.
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues.

Nel Hydrogen provides comprehensive health and insurance benefits for its employees as well as a short-term incentive program. The Company offers competitive paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.

The Company has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.

Visas

• Nel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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