MATERIALS ENGINEER

metas engineering consultants; Richmond; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

METAS Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd is seeking a Materials Engineer in Richmond, NSW, Australia to assess material properties and performance, investigate failures, interpret test results, and provide practical engineering recommendations. The role is permanent, full-time (38 hours per week), with responsibilities spanning lab testing, material selection, and report preparation.

You will review specifications, plan tests, interpret results and collaborate with clients and teams while ensuring

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in materials/metallurgical engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of metallic materials, microstructure–property relationships, and material performance assessment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate properties, microstructure, mechanical behaviour and suitability of metals and other engineering materials for specific applications.
• Review requirements and recommend material selection based on service environment, strength, durability, performance, specifications and cost.
• Plan and coordinate laboratory test programs (mechanical testing, hardness testing, metallography, advanced materials characterisation) and interpret results.
• Investigate material failures by reviewing service history and test data; determine causes and recommend actions.
• Assess corrosion, erosion, wear, heat treatment and welding-related effects on material performance and remaining fitness for service.
• Develop and improve testing methods, procedures and quality controls to meet project specifications.
• Prepare engineering assessment reports and material selection advice for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel, inspection teams, engineers and clients while maintaining safe work practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical reporting

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Safety commitment

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

METAS Engineering Consultants Pty Ltd provides materials engineering, NATA-accredited laboratory testing, inspection, corrosion assessment, welding engineering and failure investigation services to industrial and infrastructure clients.

About the role

We are seeking a Materials Engineer to assess material properties and performance, investigate failures, interpret test results and provide practical engineering recommendations.

Employment: Permanent, full-time | 38 hours per week

Key responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate the properties, microstructure, mechanical behaviour and suitability of metals, alloys and other engineering materials for specific applications.
• Review engineering requirements and recommend material selection based on service environment, strength, durability, performance, specifications and cost.
• Plan and coordinate laboratory test programs, including mechanical testing, hardness testing, metallography and advanced materials characterisation, and interpret results.
• Investigate material or component failures by reviewing service history, degradation and fracture evidence, and test data; determine likely causes and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Assess corrosion, erosion, wear, heat treatment and welding-related effects on material performance and remaining fitness for intended service.
• Develop, review and improve materials testing methods, technical procedures and quality controls, ensuring suitable materials and equipment meet project specifications.
• Prepare engineering assessment reports, material selection advice, failure investigation findings and technical documentation for clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel, inspection teams, engineers and clients on testing, fabrication and materials performance issues while maintaining safe work practices.

Qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in materials engineering, metallurgy, materials testing or failure analysis.
• Practical knowledge of metallic materials, microstructure–property relationships, mechanical testing, materials selection and performance assessment.
• Experience analysing material degradation, corrosion, failures or welded components and preparing technical engineering reports.
• Ability to interpret applicable engineering specifications, test methods and quality requirements; familiarity with Australian Standards is advantageous.

Highly regarded experience

• Welding engineering, weld metallurgy and welding inspection.
• Additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing and new materials processing.
• Laboratory and industrial equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Root cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Advanced materials characterisation, corrosion assessment and NDT.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to technical accuracy.
• Ability to interpret testing results and prepare concise technical reports.
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and continuous improvement.