Metallurgical Engineer

Emerson

Emerson

Other Engineering

Boulder, CO, USA

USD 56k-80k / year

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

If you are a Metallurgical Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Boulder, Colorado location, you will conduct materials analysis for internal and external customers and provide material expertise in written and verbal forms. Conduct product failure analysis and determine product compatibility with process fluids. Apply knowledge from product failure analysis as input in product design activities.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Work collaboratively with experienced Metallurgists in the following areas:

  • Develop Product Analysis Reports (PAR) providing root cause analysis and thorough documentation of analysis procedure, findings, and conclusion.
  • Perform failure analysis on returned products using equipment including light microscope, stereo microscope, sample mounting/grinding/polishing equipment, hardness testers, scanning electron microscope (SEM), etc.
  • Support the research tasks for aspects of soldering, brazing and welding materials or processes.

  • Support manufacturing with root cause analysis of welding, brazing, and cast parts, documenting outcomes and research findings.

  • Understand material compatibility recommendations for internal and external customers regarding use of product with specific fluid(s).

  • Begin to understand how Metallurgy team outputs enhance the work of company teams, including MMI Boulder and other world areas, as well as other Emerson Business Units.

Who You Are:

You are a curious individual researching initiatives and trying new approaches and are open to asking more questions. You work well within teams and are self-motivated. You drill down to root causes to gather relevant information.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Sciences is required.
  • Ability to collaborate with customers, sales, suppliers, operations, engineering, marketing and other engineers to find optimum solutions.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Must have strong technical background in appropriate engineering field, and the interest and ability to pursue engineering and development projects.

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

  • Applied physical metallurgy lab or research experience.

  • Technical experience operating any of the following; Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).

  • Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms, corrosion mitigation, and materials compatibility.

  • Background or project experience in casting, welding and brazing, or manufacturing of wrought products.

Our Culture and Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $56,000-80,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.​

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.


WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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If you are a Metallurgical Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Boulder, Colorado location, you will conduct materials analysis for internal and external customers and provide material expertise in written and verbal forms. Conduct product failure analysis and determine product compatibility with process fluids. Apply knowledge from product failure analysis as input in product design activities.