Specialty Alloy Developer

Specialty Alloy Development Engineers are responsible for developing high-performance metal alloys, including high-temperature alloys, corrosion-resistant alloys, lightweight structural alloys, magnetic materials, and functional metal materials. This position requires expertise in metallurgical engineering, materials science, and advanced manufacturing processes to provide critical material solutions for high-end equipment, energy systems, aerospace, and special applications.

Job Responsibilities:

Design and develop novel specialty alloys, including formulation design, composition optimization, and performance verification.

Utilize tools such as CALPHAD and phase diagram calculations for alloy design and simulation.

Plan and execute metallurgical experiments, such as smelting, casting, heat treatment, and deformation processing.

Perform physical, mechanical, chemical, and microstructural tests on alloys (e.g., tensile, fatigue, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance).

Analyze material microstructure characteristics using SEM, TEM, EDS, and XRD. Material characterization techniques

Improve existing alloy formulations and processes to enhance strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance.

Collaborate with engineering teams to support the application verification of alloy materials in actual products.

Write technical documents, experimental reports, and process standards.

Keep track of industry trends and cutting-edge material technologies, providing innovative suggestions for projects.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallic Materials Engineering, or related fields; Master's/PhD preferred.

Master alloy design principles, phase diagram analysis, and the theory of microstructure control in metallic materials.

Familiar with metallurgical experimental equipment, such as vacuum melting furnaces, induction furnaces, heat treatment furnaces, and rolling equipment.

Proficient in material performance testing and characterization analysis.

Strong data analysis skills; proficient in using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and Thermo-Calc.

Excellent teamwork, communication, and project management skills.

Attention to detail and rigorous research and experimental habits.

Bonus Points (Optional)

Experience in high-temperature alloys, titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, and ultralight alloys.

Familiarity with Additives. Materials research and development related to manufacturing (metal 3D printing)

Experience in industrial production line process development or scale-up

Background in research on corrosion, fatigue, or high-temperature environments

Published research findings on special alloys in academic journals or materials conferences