Naval Materials Engineer: Corrosion & Testing Lead

WEIR; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir Canada, Inc. in Halifax/LaSalle seeks a Materials Engineer to join NETE, addressing materials and corrosion challenges for the Royal Canadian Navy.

You will conduct materials testing, failure analyses, and IV&V activities, coordinating lab and field work with engineers, military personnel, and industry partners. The role blends laboratory testing, shipboard assessments, and technical reporting to support fleet readiness, asset integrity, and modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with materials testing standards (ASTM/ISO/AMPP).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct materials testing and evaluation of metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Develop test plans and coordinate lab and field test programs.
• Investigate material failures and perform root-cause analyses.
• Support IV&V activities and technical reporting to stakeholders.
• Maintain safe, compliant laboratory operations.

Skills

Materials testing

Corrosion assessment

Failure analysis

Test planning

Data management

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microscopes

Hardness testers

Coating testing equipment

Job description

Weir Canada, Inc. in Halifax/LaSalle seeks a Materials Engineer to join NETE, addressing materials and corrosion challenges for the Royal Canadian Navy.

You will conduct materials testing, failure analyses, and IV&V activities, coordinating lab and field work with engineers, military personnel, and industry partners. The role blends laboratory testing, shipboard assessments, and technical reporting to support fleet readiness, asset integrity, and modernization efforts.