Onsite Senior Engineer, Materials Science

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About the role

  • (Senior) Engineer developing advanced materials and manufacturing processes at Kennametal. Leading development projects and collaborating across global teams for innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of powder-metallurgical shaping technologies with a strong emphasis on material extrusion, and experience with injection molding, pressing, and 3D printing
  • Shape innovation by contributing to the roadmap for advanced manufacturing technologies within a global R&D and Engineering environment
  • Own and drive development projects end-to-end, ensuring effective execution in close partnership with operations and engineering teams
  • Use materials analysis, experimentation, and technical insight to improve processes, enhance product performance, and support evidence-based decision making
  • Collaborate across functions to enable successful transfer of new technologies into industrial applications
  • Support the transfer and industrialization of new technologies, working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and research teams
  • Execute selected experiments and analyses personally as part of day-to-day development work
  • Maintain a high-performing laboratory environment by establishing robust experimental standards, guiding technician support and teamwork, and actively contributing to experimental work and joint trials with operations teams
  • Provide regular project updates to leadership and contribute to strategic research initiatives.

Requirements

  • PhD in Materials Science, or Master’s degree with several years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong expertise in powder metallurgy
  • Experience with tungsten carbide, rheology, materials analysis, or sintering is advantageous
  • Proven track record of leading complex technical projects and managing advanced R&D initiatives from concept through to execution
  • Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret experimental results to support evidence-based decisions
  • Experience working in cross-functional or matrix organizations is beneficial
  • Fluency in English and German (minimum B2 level) is required.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Strong professional development opportunities

Job title

Senior Engineer, Materials Science

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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