Material Scientist / Metallurgy & Materials Characterization Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Siemens scores A on the Alion truth index.
A snapshot of your day
As a Material Scientist, you will evaluate and characterize metallic materials and alloys for demanding industrial applications. You will investigate material behavior under mechanical, thermal, electrical, and environmental stress and derive recommendations for material selection, qualification, and performance improvement.
How you'll make an impact
- Conduct material characterization, failure analysis, degradation studies, and performance assessments to support lifecycle improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to sustainability-driven initiatives including material substitution, environmental compliance, circularity, and reduction of product carbon footprint.
- Analysis of chemical composition, microstructure, and material properties
- Failure analysis and investigation of degradation mechanisms such as corrosion, wear, and fatigue
- Design and execution of material testing and qualification programs
- Support material substitution, supplier evaluation, and sustainability initiatives
- Collaboration with global R&D teams, suppliers, and external laboratories
What you bring
- Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, or a comparable field
- Industry experience with metallic materials and alloys, including material characterization, failure analysis, qualification, and the application of materials engineering principles to support R&D, technology development, and manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as SEM/EDS, XRD, XRF, ICP, metallography, mechanical testing, and thermal analysis
- Exposure to thermodynamic and kinetic modelling approaches, including CALPHAD-based methods, for early-stage prediction of phase diagrams, phase stability, transformation behavior, and alloy design.
- Experience with Multiphysics simulations to evaluate coupled material responses under thermal, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and environmental loading conditions.
- Exposure to AI/ML-assisted materials discovery, materials informatics, or data-driven approaches for material development, technology scouting, and innovation is a plus
- Strong analytical mindset and practical problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret data and communicate technical findings effectively
- Willingness to travel (up to 30%)
About the Team
Our Grid Technologies division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital power grid, serving as a key enabler of the global energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio of technologies and solutions spanning HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and energy storage, high-voltage switchgear, transformers, and digital grid solutions.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making balanced, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
"Let’s make tomorrow different today" is our genuine dedication at Siemens Energy to all customers and employees on the way to a balanced future.
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