Metallurgist

About the role

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services serving clients across manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense markets. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Marietta, GA, ATS employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States. The Miami Valley Materials Testing Center (MVMTC), an A2LA‑accredited laboratory and family company of ATS, offers comprehensive single‑source testing, analysis, and consultation services for automotive, aerospace, medical, and other industries.

The Metallurgist I conducts analysis on materials using a variety of analytical and testing methodologies. The role involves examining the structure, properties, and performance of materials using techniques including optical and electron microscopy and other laboratory instrumentation. The position supports failure analysis investigations and materials characterization projects involving metals, coatings, and related material systems, and is responsible for generating technical findings, interpreting data, and preparing clear, concise reports for customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform material testing, data interpretation, and technical report writing.
• Consult with customers to determine the type of analysis required and obtain relevant background information.
• Perform materials characterization using microscopy and other analytical techniques.
• Assist with regular calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain and update chemical and equipment inventories.
• Adhere to laboratory quality systems, ISO requirements, and safety procedures.
• Assist senior staff with research, testing, and customer projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Physical Science discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment.
• Academic research, internships, or industry experience involving materials characterization, coatings, corrosion, or failure analysis is preferred.

Skills

Necessary

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong math and science aptitude.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational abilities.
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), laboratory ISO requirements, and safe laboratory procedures.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and prepare technical reports for customers.

Preferred

• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), FTIR, XRD, and related methods.
• Knowledge of coatings technologies, including paints, protective coatings, and thin‑film materials characterization.
• Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and corrosion testing methods.
• Experience with crystalline phase identification using X‑ray Diffraction (XRD).

Physical Requirements

Work is performed mostly in a laboratory setting. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. Must occasionally lift objects up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly, only U.S. Persons will be considered. A U.S. Person includes: (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for compliance with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.