Metallurgical Engineer

About the role

Uncover why components fail and help prevent future disasters for industry-leading clients. Element has an opportunity for a Metallurgical Engineer, with an emphasis on failure analysis. In this role, you will lead hands-on investigations and collaborate with an exceptional team of engineers, technicians, and chemists. You will direct and perform critical material testing in microscopy, metallography, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, finite element analysis, product qualification, and advanced sample preparation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate fractures and failures to perform root cause analysis
• Interpret data and write technical reports with conclusions and recommendations for product improvement and failure prevention
• Perform a variety of metallurgical evaluations including but not limited to:
  • SEM and EDS analysis
  • Microhardness
  • Banding
  • Carburization/decarburization
  • Pitting
  • Grain size
  • Intergranular attack
  • Microetching
  • General microstructure evaluations
• Prepare, polish, and etch metallographic samples
• Perform equipment calibration and preventative maintenance
• Manage and order lab supplies as needed
• Participate in personal training, cross-training of employees, and continued learning of industry techniques
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Materials Science or a related field
• 2-4 years related work experience
• Demonstrated experience collating data into cohesive conclusions, including chemistry, metallography, non-destructive testing, SEM/EDS, mechanical testing, CAD drawings, part history, and FEA
• Preference to EIT, PE, and FASM certification as applicable

Pay

Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 per year, depending on experience.