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Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Experienced Material Engineer

Quality EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metal Materials, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related major is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience related to metal materials, including materials research and development, process development, failure analysis, or quality-related work.
  • Knowledge of the composition, microstructure, properties, and typical applications of carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, and other metal materials.
  • Knowledge of steel heat-treatment processes, including quenching, tempering, carburizing, and nitriding, and understanding of the relationship between microstructure and properties.
  • Knowledge of common surface-treatment processes, including electroplating and electroless plating, and their effects on corrosion and wear resistance.
  • Ability to recommend suitable material substitutions or optimizations based on operating conditions, loading, environment, and cost.
  • A foundation in materials science, including strengthening mechanisms, corrosion, and fatigue, and the ability to explain the principles behind test results.
  • Ability to perform Vickers hardness testing; metallographic sample preparation, microstructure observation, and rating; and tensile testing with mechanical-property measurement and data interpretation.
  • Basic knowledge of nondestructive testing and the ability to determine whether anomalous results arise from testing issues or the material itself.
  • Ability to use English as a working language for reading, writing, and communication.
  • Ability to communicate across departments and work with process, quality, and supplier teams.
  • Ability to independently analyze problems and drive them to closure.

Responsibilities

  • Select and research substitutes for copper, silver, aluminum, magnetic materials, and other metals, and drive engineering implementation of copper and silver reduction, lead-free materials, and responsible-material technologies.
  • Provide expert technical judgment and actionable solutions for research and development, quality improvement, customer issues, and material substitution.
  • Lead failure analyses involving metal-material fractures, corrosion, plating anomalies, and other related failures; combine material-characterization, process, and operating-condition information to identify root causes, assess risks, and propose implementable improvements.
  • Develop metal-material testing plans and acceptance standards, and guide the testing team in following them consistently.
  • Rigorously review critical reports and technical conclusions to ensure data reliability, logical completeness, and credible conclusions.
  • Build and maintain case libraries and methodology resources for engineering issues in materials development, selection, and application; prepare training materials and participate in cross-training and technical knowledge sharing.
  • Track global materials-technology developments and conduct forward-looking research in areas including electrical contact materials, rare-earth substitution, and digital laboratories.
  • Promote technical innovation and global technical collaboration.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with nonferrous or precious metals such as copper and silver, including electrical-contact materials or conductive applications.
  • Familiarity with materials failure-analysis methods and characterization tools such as scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD).
  • Experience preparing Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and 8D reports.

About the Company

Schneider Electric

Global energy management and automation provider

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation. It helps homes, businesses, and industries run electricity more efficiently by selling electrical products, automation hardware, software, and related services. Its offerings cover electrification, automation, and digitization, and solutions connect devices, collect data, and control systems to optimize energy use in smart industries, resilient infrastructure, and data centers. The company distinguishes itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio and a worldwide presence in over 100 countries, combining hardware, software, and services to address sustainability and reliability. Its goal is to help people and organizations use energy more efficiently, reduce environmental impact, and improve uptime and reliability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rueil-Malmaison, France
Founded
1836

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