Metallurgy Engineer
Core
Conduct root cause analysis on failed metal components to determine failure mechanisms and improve product reliability.
Role type
Metallurgy Engineer (Failure Analysis)
Builds
Product durability and reliability for aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and EV clients
Domain
Materials Science / Metallurgy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fracture mechanics, corrosion analysis, high-temperature performance, SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, tensile testing, root cause analysis, technical reporting
Preferred skills
none stated
Technologies
SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, tensile testing
Responsibilities
Conduct root cause analysis on failed components including fracture surfaces, corrosion damage, and microstructures; Utilize advanced analytical tools including SEM, EDS, hardness testing, and optical microscopy; Design and perform destructive and non-destructive testing to replicate failures; Analyze and interpret test data, fractography, and microstructural images; Develop detailed technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations; Present results to engineering, quality, and leadership teams; Collaborate cross-functionally to implement corrective actions; Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product durability
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
