Sr Materials Engineer

Requisition ID:  95173 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

The Power Delivery Engineering & Technical Services Department at Florida Power & Light is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join their team at the Reliability Assurance Center, Riviera Beach, FL.  The Reliability Assurance Center provides materials, electrical, corrosion, and field-testing services for comprehensive evaluation of new products, failed components, and in-service equipment.   
 
This role is primarily to perform laboratory failure analysis on a wide range of components.  An employee in this role must have knowledge or experience with materials testing, selection, corrosion, coatings, and failure analysis. You must be capable of designing, carrying out, and interpreting materials and product testing based on standards, and non-standard tests requested by internal customers.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, with the ability to create clear and concise technical reports, emails, and presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.  This is a hands-on role that requires operating equipment such as SEM, OES, optical microscopes, mechanical testing equipment, large shop equipment, hazardous chemicals, and hand tools.  In addition, the person in this position must be capable of lifting equipment up to 50 pounds, climb and work from ladders, occasionally working outside, and operating heavy equipment such as a forklift and manlift.  As a VPP Star Site, the Reliability Assurance Center provides extensive safety training to employees to help ensure we meet our goal of having no injuries.  It is expected that every employee not only follow all safety rules and policies but are actively engaged in maintaining and improving the safety program at the Reliability Assurance Center.
 
This position provides an Engineer with the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set and understanding of equipment design and failure modes, and field and lab testing activities.  
 
Direct experience performing hands-on materials testing and failure analysis is desired.
 
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