p>Skills and Abilities: • Hands-on experience with mechanical testing, microstructural evaluation, and failure analysis • Understanding of how material properties change with heat treatment, AM process changes, or post-processing steps • Familiarity with high-temperature alloys, surface treatments, coatings, and joining methods • Ability to evaluate metal integrity when parameters or processes shift • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability • Clear, concise technical communication • Comfortable working across disciplines (AM, thermal, mechanical, combustion, suppliers) • Detail-oriented with a research-driven mindset. You'll dive into how these materials behave under extreme heat, high loads, and rapid cycling, then turn that insight into practical design guidance, additive manufacturing parameters, and durability improvements that directly influence engine performance.