Aero Materials Testing Lab Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Microscopy and Microanalysis Engineer to provide technical assistance and operational support for microscopy, microanalysis, and laboratory activities. The role involves metallographic investigations, data analysis, fractography, mechanical testing, and ensuring traceability and documentation in line with ISO requirements.

Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years in Materials Testing Labs, experience with hardness testing, and microscopic analysis, contributing to process

Qualifications

• Experience in materials testing labs and familiarity with hardness testing.
• Ability to assist metallographic investigations using microscopy and microanalysis.
• Support data analysis and correlating microstructure with material performance.
• Assist fractography and root-cause investigations.
• Prepare test reports in accordance with international standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist metallographic investigations using microscopy and microanalysis.
• Support data analysis and correlate microstructure with material performance.
• Assist fractography and root-cause investigations.
• Support mechanical testing and prep of test reports.
• Maintain traceability and documentation across scope.
• Participate in quality audits and support QMS administration.

Skills

Microscopy

Microanalysis

Metallography

Fractography

Mechanical testing

Data analysis

Tools

SEM-EDX

Job description

Microscopy and Microanalysis Engineer - Scope of Work

The role will primarily provide technical assistance and operational support for microscopy, microanalysis, and laboratory activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with metallographic investigation of various materials to support process development activities using microscopy and microanalysis techniques.
• Supporting data analysis and helping correlate microstructure with material performance characteristics.
• Assisting with fractography of components and supporting failure analysis investigations to identify probable root causes.
• Supporting mechanical testing activities and assisting in preparation of test reports in accordance with relevant international standards.
• Assisting with material curve generation and supporting material data release processes.
• Supporting surface analysis activities, including SEM-EDX operation, and providing preliminary observations with limited interpretation of microstructural features.
• Assisting in maintaining complete traceability of work scope, including procedures, calibrations, documentation, expense tracking, and specification review records.
• Supporting the maintenance of laboratory documentation in compliance with international standards, EHS requirements, and lab operational needs.
• Participating in internal and external quality audits and assisting in administration of the laboratory QMS.
• Providing technician-level and operational support for laboratory activities in accordance with applicable ISO requirements.

Work Experience

Materials Testing Lab experience, 2 to 4 years.

Hardness testing, Microscopic analysis

Specimen testing