Specialized Testing - Physical Testing (Materials) Technologist
Core
Provide technical laboratory support in metallurgical research and failure analysis, conducting materials testing and microstructural analysis.
Role type
Senior IC materials testing technologist
Builds
Metallurgical research projects and failure analysis reports
Domain
Energy / Materials Science / Metallurgy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
metallographic techniques, microscopic analysis (optical and SEM), hardness testing, NDE inspection methods, sample preparation (sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching), failure mechanism analysis, lab equipment maintenance, calibration, chemical hygiene compliance, ISO/GLP quality standards
Preferred skills
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, cross-disciplinary learning
Technologies
Optical microscopes, SEM, hardness testers, NDE equipment (PT, MT, UT)
Responsibilities
Conduct materials research projects and failure analysis independently; Apply metallographic and microscopic techniques to facilitate microstructural analysis; Perform hardness and field hardness testing; Conduct NDE inspection methods; Carry out sample preparation including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching; Maintain lab equipment, supplies, and spaces; Perform routine calibration and maintenance of instrumentation; Follow laboratory safety procedures and quality management systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
