Carole Trybus
About Carole Trybus
Carole Trybus is a Principal Engineer at Materion Corporation, where she has worked since 2011. She has extensive experience in materials evaluation and corrosion, with a strong academic background in engineering and multiple patents for new alloys.
Work at Materion
Carole Trybus has been serving as a Principal Engineer at Materion Corporation since 2011. Located in Elmore, Ohio, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the company. Her role involves applying her extensive knowledge in materials science and engineering to develop innovative solutions and improve processes.
Previous Experience at Global Brass & Copper Inc
Before joining Materion, Carole Trybus worked as a Principal Engineer at Global Brass & Copper Inc, also known as Olin Brass, from 2006 to 2011. During her five years in East Alton, Illinois, she developed a state-of-the-art laboratory for materials evaluation, integrating advanced equipment such as a confocal laser microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD).
Education and Expertise
Carole Trybus has a strong educational background in engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame from 1977 to 1981. She then completed her Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering at Michigan Technological University from 1982 to 1984, followed by a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Iowa State University from 1984 to 1988. Her studies have laid the foundation for her expertise in corrosion and materials evaluation.
Certifications and Skills
Carole Trybus is a certified Lean Sigma Black Belt, which signifies her proficiency in process improvement and efficiency methodologies. This certification complements her engineering background and enhances her ability to lead projects focused on optimizing processes and reducing waste in engineering practices.
Patents and Innovations
Throughout her career, Carole Trybus has commercialized two new alloys and holds patents on four different alloys. This demonstrates her commitment to innovation in materials science and her ability to translate research into practical applications within the industry.