R&D Composite Technologies Engineer

TEI-Tusaş Motor Sanayii A.Ş.

Technology Programs Engineer (R&D Composite Technologies Engineer)

Technology Programs deals with the development of advanced manufacturing technologies and supporting key R&D initiative. We are looking for highly qualified, talented and motivated composite technologies engineers to join our R&D team in Eskişehir.

Qualifications/Requirements 

• M.Sc. and/or Ph.D. degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace/ Aeronautical Engineering,
• Minimum 2 years field experience in composite R&D,
• Experience in polymer matrix composite manufacturing and testing technologies,
• Experience in R&D environment,
• Strong oral and written communication skills ,
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills,
• Willing to search, learn and use new material and process technologies,
• Demonstrated analytical, experimental and problem solving skills.

• Double Major Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and Materials engineering is preferred,

• Experience in continuous fiber reinforced ceramic matrix composite manufacturing is preferred,
• Knowledge of composite part design & analysis software is preferred,
• Experience in use of ceramic/polymer processes (production of the composites using pre-pregs or dry fabrics, lay-up methodologies, slurry/resin mixing, vacuum bagging etc.) and test equipment  (SEM/EDS, XRD, melt flow fate/index determination, spectrometric analysis methods (GC-MS), thermal/calorimetric analysis (TGA, DTA and DSC), mechanical testing (ILSS, tensile tests, corrosion tests etc.).

Job Description

• Primary focus will be on development of ceramic matrix composite manufacturing for aircraft engine applications.
• Development of fiber thin film coating process, fiber braiding/weaving techniques, matrix preparation methods, pre-preg lay-up, infiltration processes (Slurry casting, slurry infiltration and filament winding, liquid silicon infiltration etc.), and secondary processes (debinding, sintering etc.).
• Development of testing and validation methods for fiber and composite high temperature mechanical tests.
• Interface with external organizations and subcontractor coordination in the projects.
• New R&D projects preparation and application.