Senior Materials Engineer (Metallurgy)

Location: Sidney, Ohio, USA; primarily onsite at the Metallurgical Engineering laboratory. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Travel may be required up to 5%.

Company

hirify.global develops sustainable HVACR, cold-chain, controls, software, and monitoring technologies through global engineering, design, and manufacturing operations.

What you will do

• Prepare metallurgical samples through cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching.
• Analyze microstructure, inclusions, defects, and chemical composition using SEM, X-ray fluorescence, optical and digital microscopy, optical emission spectroscopy, and metallographic techniques.
• Conduct hardness testing and interpret results against material specifications.
• Lead failure analysis investigations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and calibrate laboratory and process equipment.
• Write technical reports and collaborate with production, quality, engineering teams, suppliers, and internal customers on material quality, process control, and product reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive metallurgical engineering experience in manufacturing or an R&D environment.
• Hands-on expertise in metallurgical sample preparation, metallographic analysis, SEM, optical microscopy, metallography, hardness testing, and failure analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting laboratory and process equipment and writing clear technical reports.
• Experience in iron or aluminum foundry operations, flat-rolled steel production, powder metallurgy, or an equivalent environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD in Metallurgical Engineering or metal-focused Materials Science.
• Experience with tribology principles and tribological testing.
• Experience mentoring technical staff.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a cross-functional global organization focused on sustainability, HVACR, and cold-chain technology.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, fitness facilities, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Additional support includes wellness rewards, employee resource groups, and professional development from onboarding through senior leadership.
• The Sidney campus includes manufacturing facilities and leading-edge laboratory space.