Principal Coatings Engineer :

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0 East Hartford, CT 06118 $53.60 an hour - Contract, Full-time Apply with Indeed Job Summary We are looking for a Principal Coatings Engineer for a contract assignment supporting an aerospace engine manufacturer in East Hartford, CT. The engineer acts as a recognized subject matter expert in hot corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, metallic coatings, and high-temperature coating technologies. The work ranges from engine safety and production stoppage to new and repair technology development and cost reduction, and it feeds directly into hardware that has to hold up in service. You will lead the development and qualification of advanced metallic and high-temperature coating systems and carry them through to implementation.

PAY:

$53.60/hr

LOCATION

East Hartford, CT 06118

WORK TYPE:

Onsite Job Responsibilities ​

• Serve as the recognized subject matter expert in hot corrosion, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), metallic coatings, and high-temperature coating technologies, driving material solutions that improve reliability, durability, and performance of critical components. ​
• Lead the development and qualification of advanced metallic and high-temperature coating systems. ​
• Execute development programs across engine safety, production stoppage, new and repair technology development, and cost reduction. ​
• Understand customer requirements and deliver development programs that meet and exceed business needs. ​
• Work within an integrated product team alongside other engineering disciplines, engineering management, and manufacturing customers to transition technology into products. ​
• Apply materials characterization methods, including mechanical testing, physical property measurement, and metallography, to high-temperature coatings and materials. ​
• Lead complex technical initiatives, influence technology strategy, mentor engineering talent, manage projects, and update engineering standard work. Required Qualifications ​
• BS degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field. ​
• 10+ years of relevant experience. ​
• Fundamental understanding of aerospace coating application methods and process optimization tools. ​
• Proficiency in materials characterization methods, including mechanical, physical, and metallography, for high-temperature coatings and materials. ​
• U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program. ​
• Ability to travel up to 10%. ​
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams. ​
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and stay self-motivated. Preferred Qualifications ​
• Advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field with 5+ years of experience. ​
• Background in application processes such as diffusion, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), thermal spraying, and plating. ​
• Background in gas turbine engine alloys and high-pressure turbine design. ​
• Understanding of how environmental contaminants such as dirt, sulfur, and salt affect the performance of aerospace materials. ​
• Experience with data collection, data management, and data analysis, with a working understanding of material and process modeling. ​
• Experience on multi-year, multidisciplinary programs and with Lean/Six Sigma tools. ​
• Experience with program planning, cost estimation, and scheduling.

Work Environment This is an onsite role at the client facility in East Hartford, Connecticut. Work takes place in an engineering and materials environment that includes mechanical testing, physical property measurement, and metallography on high-temperature coatings and materials. You will work within an integrated product team alongside design, manufacturing, and materials engineering colleagues. Travel of up to 10% is required. Work Authorization ​

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.

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Pay:

$53.60 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? (Yes/No) Do you have 10 or more years of relevant experience in coatings, high-temperature materials, or aerospace materials engineering? (Yes/No) Do you have a bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field? (Yes/No)

Work Location:

In person