The Lubrizol Corporation is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies that improve the quality and performance of our customers' products in the global transportation, industrial, and consumer markets. We are a Fortune 500 company and eight-time winner of the NorthCoast 99 Award, honoring great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio. In 2009, we were named one of the greenest companies in America by Newsweek and Company of the Year by Chemical and Engineering News. In 2010, Forbes Magazine and Corporate Responsibility Magazine named us one of the top 100 and best corporate citizens, respectively. Lubrizol consistently recruits the best and brightest. Put your valuable skills to work and join us! We currently have the following opportunity for a Microscopist available in our Wickliffe, Ohio location:
Microscopist, Applied Sciences, R&D
The Applied Sciences Microscopist will be responsible for working closely with R&D colleagues as well as business customers utilizing optical and electron microscopy and x-ray elemental analysis, to resolve material problems related to field failures, wear, deposits, and corrosion, and material properties for metals, ceramics, polymers, and organic materials.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Apply microscopy and metallurgical skills to characterize a wide variety of samples including internal and external test parts and equipment components.
• Collaborate with tribologists, research colleagues, and internal customers to meet technical business needs.
• Maintain microscopy and sample laboratory equipment. Investigate and resolve problems with analysis equipment and procedures.
• Develop knowledge of automotive, engine, and driveline technology components and materials.
• Develop capabilities and technical competencies through participation in industry related conferences and working groups.
• Commitment to safe laboratory practices.
• Up to 10% domestic travel.
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of automotive, engine, and driveline technologies.
• Ability to apply logic and material characterization concepts in the interpretation of data and in determining root-cause failure analysis.
• Demonstrated organization skills with the ability to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide clear, concise and timely reports.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
CONSIDERED A PLUS:
• Hands-on automotive engineering knowledge and experience with modern engine and drivetrain components.
• Knowledge of profilometry techniques, photography editing, properties of materials, microstructure, metallography, and/or phase diagrams.
• Familiarity with other surface analysis techniques including XPS, Auger, and SIMS.
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