Senior Technical Specialist -Materials Science Engineering 材料科学技术专家

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Job Summary:

• This applied materials position utilizes basic knowledge of chemistry and its related industrial processes to identify and advance solutions that achieve customer, manufacturing and quality requirements for use in Cummins' products.

• Leads investigation of engine and subsystem chemical performance and chemical processing problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members.
• Applies and improves processes (such as chemical and chemical processing validation, quality auditing, design validation and 7-step problem solving) and tools and techniques (such as chemical characterization and testing, material characterization, measurement, simulation and statistical data analysis) required to facilitate the processes and enable higher quality decision making.
• Obtains input and negotiates with Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering functions and industry peers and delivers material and material processing solutions to these functions to enable internal and external customer success
• Makes decisions in the areas of chemical and chemical processing selection and development, qualification and inspection that impact product quality, reliability, durability and capability. Applies, writes and improves chemical-related specifications and standards to ensure current, new and changing requirements for conformance to capability and quality needs are clearly defined and followed.
• Provides independent leadership of smaller business impact projects or ownership of complex components, products, systems or services with greater elements of ambiguity over the senior or lead engineer level and with full accountability to the project team.
• Delivers independent execution of established and emerging work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge. Leads the development and improvement of work processes and systems across a functional discipline area within a business unit site.
• Coordinates and directs work amongst technicians and temporary student employees, assists in the transfer of knowledge to lesser experienced engineers through either indirect (scope of influence) or direct management of a small, local group of engineers.
• Provides support and guidance to influence technical direction within a project team and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role. Operates as a recognized specialist in a discipline or product area within the immediate team.

• Applies Principles of Statistical Methods - Analyzes technical data using descriptive statistics, probability distributions, graphical analysis, and statistical inference (population and sample, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing); models relationships between response and independent variables using analysis of variance, regression, and design of experiments to make rigorous, data-based decisions.
• Component Failure Analysis - Analyzes specimen physical and chemical properties using applicable laboratory equipment to identify failure mode and mechanism; evaluates design intent, manufacturing, processing in accordance with established processes and operational history, print requirements, part function and failure mode to determine root cause(s); recommends corrective actions considering material limitations and manufacturing constraints to protect the customer and prevent reoccurrence.
• Component Material and Process Selection - Evaluates component requirements regarding form and function in order to identify base material and processing options; selects manufacturing route and selects material and process based on best-fit option(s) aligned to requirements; validates selected material and process by defining necessary test plan to prove capability to requirements.
• Material Characterization - Interprets mechanical, chemical, microstructural and physical properties using laboratory equipment to confirm compliance to print, and correlates these properties with field or component test results to determine robustness; defines appropriate material characterization schedule using correct laboratory equipment to ensure requirements are met.
• Technical Documentation - Documents information based on knowledge gained as part of technical function activities; communicates to stakeholders with the goal of enabling improved technical productivity and effective knowledge transfer to others who were not originally part of the initial learning.
• Builds networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.
• Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.

• 负责跟涡轮增压器零部件相关的新型材料的前沿研究与开发工作，依据公司业务战略与市场需求，制定材料研发计划并组织实施，确保项目按时、高质量完成。​
• 探索并引入先进的材料制备工艺与技术，优化现有材料性能，降低材料成本，提高产品竞争力。
• 跟踪材料科学领域的最新研究成果与技术趋势，积极开展产学研合作项目，与高校、科研机构建立紧密的合作关系，推动公司材料技术的创新与升级。
• 运用专业的测试设备与方法，对各类材料进行全面的性能测试，包括物理性能（如密度、硬度、热膨胀系数等）、化学性能（如耐腐蚀性、抗氧化性等）以及力学性能（如拉伸强度、弯曲强度、冲击韧性等）。​
• 对测试数据进行深入分析与解读，撰写详细的测试报告，为材料选型、产品设计以及工艺改进提供科学依据。
• 建立并完善材料性能数据库，对公司内部材料数据进行有效管理与维护，为研发、生产等部门提供便捷的数据查询与支持服务。

• 本科及以上学历 ,材料科学与工程、化学、物理等相关专业
• 熟悉特定材料领域（如金属材料）的研发流程与技术特点，能够独立承担材料研发项目。
• 掌握材料模拟与计算软件，如 Materials Studio、ANSYS 等，能够运用模拟技术辅助材料设计与研发。​
• 具备扎实的材料科学理论基础，熟悉材料的结构与性能关系，能够根据材料性能需求进行材料设计与配方优化。
• 具有出色的创新能力与问题解决能力，能够在复杂的技术难题中提出创新性的解决方案。​
• 良好的团队协作精神与沟通能力，能够有效地与团队成员、跨部门同事以及外部合作伙伴进行沟通与协作。​
• 具备较强的学习能力与自我驱动力，能够快速掌握新知识、新技术，适应材料科学领域快速发展的需求。​
• 英语流利，能够阅读与撰写专业英文文献。​