Research Engineer (Friction Welding Processes)Columbus Office - Columbus, OH 43221OverviewLevel Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Category EngineeringRole & Essential FunctionsEWI is a world leader in developing and deploying new technologies that enable companies to bridge the gap between R&D and manufacturing implementation. EWI associates are passionate about identifying out-of-the-box options that provide a long-term competitive advantage for our clients. Our clients tell us we are a valuable extension and complement to their innovation, engineering, and manufacturing teams. If you enjoy dealing with customers and solving difficult, technical problems, EWI is the place for you.We are seeking an engineer to support EWI's Solid State Welding and Additive Manufacturing group, who is, or seeks to become, an expert in solid state additive technologies. At EWI, solid state welding covers all variants including direct drive, inertia, linear, stir, spot welding, and additive friction processes.
EWI specialized in developing unique friction- and hybrid-based methodologies for specific customer applications.This work requires a unique blend of deep technical understanding of first principal physics (metallurgy, heat flow, strength of materials, weld process physics) and hands-on problem solving. The goal is use this skillset to innovatively apply them to redefine process limitations to satisfy cutting edge customer challenges while adhering to a strict timeline. EWI is looking for a research engineer that can excel in this field. Work will include not only growing to function as a process expert but interacting with clients leading to new opportunities for EWI to practice this expertise.Essential Duties :Supports projects by managing the technical approach, coordinating resources in support of project execution, managing expectations with the customer, and delivering the results to the customerApplies knowledge and hands –on experience to the pursuit of results during the execution of projects to solve problems for the customer per their needs and expectationsSupports the preparation of clear, concise, and accurate technical reports, proposals, and other documents for customers and/or internal audiencesPromotes and communicates EWI's capabilities by presenting at conferences, consortia meetings, client meetings, or internal meetings as requiredSupports internal research and development (IRD) projects to build area of expertise and develop new innovative EWI capabilitiesInteracts with customers on the front-end of projects to understand their needs for friction welding process development and translates them into project requirements and deliverablesSupports the development of technical or business opportunities and connects the customer with any of EWI's broad range of resourcesFollows up and interacts with customers on reactive project scoping and proposal assembly.Works at client sites to analyze manufacturing / fabrication situations, support implementation of advanced technology solutions, resolve technical issues with existing friction welding technology, and / or support execution of manufacturing process assessments (less than 15% of the time)Minimum RequirementsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities :Familiar with friction welding process variants including friction stir, additive friction stir deposition, and refill friction stir spot welding. In-depth understanding of at least one of these process variants is desired.
Additive Manufacturing skills such as path planning, process monitoring, and in situ flaw detection are also of interest.Demonstrated knowledge in welding and additive manufacturing metallurgyDemonstrated knowledge in analytical modeling of welding or AM processesUnderstanding of the concepts in heat transfer, strength of materials, statics, and dynamicsAbility to support projects by providing technical oversight, coordinating resources, managing expectations, and preparing and delivering the results to the client while meeting the scope, budget, and schedule requirementsAbility to effectively deliver results while working in a diverse multi-disciplinary project team that may consist of both internal and client resourcesAbility to identify and analyze problems, gather and sort relevant data, and process data logically to determine preferred solutionsExcellent oral and written communication skills with ability to deliver presentations at conferences, consortia meetings, client meetings, or internal meetingsDemonstrated ability to prepare written reports and PowerPoint reportsUtilizes judgment in communication styles and behaviors, recognizes impact on other team members and the clientStrong ability to plan and organize tasks autonomouslyAdheres to timelines and proactively develops effective solutions for evaluation by senior staffWillingness to travel periodically (up to 15%) to customers and conferencesEducation :B.S. in Welding Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgy, or relevant area of studyM.S. or Ph.D. in relevant area of study is preferredExperience :Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience with developing friction welding processes, or an M.S. or Ph.D.
degree with thesis work focused on a friction welding process or variantExport Controls - This position requires access to information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.EOE/M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran StatusAccommodationsIndividuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search and/or application process should contact Human Resources at .