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Metallurgy & Cleanliness Technician (M/F/D) - Morning Shift

Viana do Castelo II - Portugal💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25

Core

Perform metallurgy tests, metallographic analysis, and cleanliness particle detection to validate parts and ensure compliance with welding, porosity, and defect standards for automotive propulsion systems.

Role type

hands-on IC metallurgy and cleanliness technician

Builds

validated automotive parts and components for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles

Domain

Automotive manufacturing / Materials science

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

metallographic sample preparation (grinding, polishing, etching), cleanliness testing per ISO 16232, PPAP sample evaluation, laboratory equipment calibration, inventory management, 5S workplace maintenance, technical design knowledge, laboratory techniques per ISO 17025, MSA and R&R analysis

Preferred skills

technical design knowledge, ISO 17025 laboratory techniques, calibration and uncertainty calculation, MSA and R&R analysis

Technologies

ISO 16232, ISO 17025, VDA standards, PPAP

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled metallurgy tests and metallographic analysis for part validation; Execute cleanliness particle detection tests per ISO 16232; Support failure analysis and root cause corrective actions for quality incidents; Manage laboratory inventory of test pieces and chemicals; Coordinate equipment calibration and internal verification; Maintain 5S standards and laboratory documentation.

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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