Materials Technology Engineer - Metallurgy & Failure Analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Root Cause Analysis: Examine failed components (including fracture surfaces, corrosion products, and microstructures) using advanced fractography and metallographic techniques to determine exact failure origins and mechanisms (e.g., fatigue, creep, stress corrosion cracking).
• Testing & Validation: Design and execute both destructive (tensile, hardness) and non-destructive (NDT) testing protocols to replicate failures, evaluate material properties, and validate performance.
• Data Interpretation: Analyze complex test results, chemical data, and microscopic images to deeply understand material behavior and degradation modes.
• Reporting & Communication: Author comprehensive, high-quality technical reports and present clear, evidence-based findings to engineering, quality, and executive management teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to recommend material changes, design optimizations, or process improvements that enhance overall product reliability.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a closely related engineering discipline (or equivalent extensive industry experience).
• Metallurgical Expertise: Deep, foundational knowledge of phase transformations, alloy behavior, fracture mechanics, corrosion mechanisms, and high-temperature material properties.
• Analytical Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience operating SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), EDS (Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy), optical microscopes, and hardness/tensile testing equipment.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Exceptional analytical skills, rigorous attention to detail, and a proven track record of solving multi-layered material engineering challenges.
• Technical Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group serving the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecommunications. Present in more than 30 countries, with 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes a close relationship with its clients through the expertise of its 15,000 employees.

An engineering star placing innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies leads large-scale projects ranging from studies to industrialization and production.