Principle Coatings Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
At Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engine and auxiliary power system design, manufacture, and service, the Principal Coatings Engineer will work on projects including engine safety, production stoppages, new and repair technology development, and cost reduction. The engineer will understand customer requirements and execute development programs that meet business needs. Working as part of an Integrated Product Team, the engineer will collaborate with internal engineering disciplines, engineering management, and manufacturing customers to transition and implement technology into Pratt & Whitney products. The role is a recognized subject matter expert in hot corrosion, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), metallic coatings, and high-temperature coating technologies, developing material solutions to improve critical component reliability, durability, and performance. The Principal Engineer will lead the development and qualification of advanced metallic and high-temperature coating systems and use materials characterization methods, including mechanical, physical, and metallographic methods. The role also leads complex technical initiatives, influences technology strategy, mentors engineering talent, manages projects, and updates engineering standard work. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, with 10% travel.
Requirements
- BS degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field, with at least 8 years of relevant experience; alternatively, at least 5 years of relevant experience with an advanced degree.
- Fundamental understanding of aerospace coating application methods and process optimization tools.
- Ability to build positive relationships.
- Strong communication skills and high motivation.
- U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
- Ability to travel 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field, with at least 5 years of experience.
- Background in diffusion processes, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), thermal spraying, plating, gas turbine engine alloys, and high-pressure turbine design.
- Fundamental understanding of how environmental contaminants such as dirt, sulfur, and salt affect aerospace material performance.
- Experience with data collection, data management, and data analysis methods, and a fundamental understanding of material and process modeling.
- Experience working with teams and multi-year multidisciplinary programs, and performing in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Experience with Lean/Six Sigma tools.
- Experience with program planning, cost estimation, and scheduling, including meeting contractual requirements during execution.
Responsibilities
- Understand customer requirements and execute development programs for engine safety, production stoppages, new and repair technology development, cost reduction, and other business needs.
- Collaborate with internal engineering disciplines, engineering management, and manufacturing customers on an Integrated Product Team to transition and implement technology into Pratt & Whitney products.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in hot corrosion, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), metallic coatings, and high-temperature coating technologies.
- Develop material solutions that improve the reliability, durability, and performance of critical components.
- Lead development and qualification of advanced metallic and high-temperature coating systems.
- Apply materials characterization methods, including mechanical, physical, and metallographic methods, to high-temperature coatings and materials.
- Lead complex technical initiatives and influence technology strategy.
- Mentor engineering talent, manage projects, and update engineering standard work.
Benefits
- Relocation package
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
