Lab Jr. Engineer/ Engineer - Metallurgical Laboratory

Madras Engineering Industries; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Madras Engineering Industries in Chennai is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician to conduct hardness testing, microstructural analysis, and sample preparation for heat-treated components. You will inspect raw materials and in-process parts for compliance with drawings and standards, and support QA with CAPA investigations.

Diploma holders with 2–5 years in a metallurgical lab are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering is mandatory.
• Certification or specialised training in metallurgical testing methods will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardness testing using Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers and Microhardness methods.
• Conduct tensile testing and microstructural examination using an optical microscope.
• Independently prepare metallographic samples through cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching.
• Examine and interpret microstructures related to heat treatment, forging, and casting processes.
• Conduct routine testing of induction-hardened components.
• Coordinate with external laboratories for polymer testing and other specialised tests.
• Carry out in-process inspection of induction-hardened components.
• Verify product compliance with drawings, standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Identify nonconformities and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate test records and laboratory registers.
• Maintain records required for audits and ensure traceability.

Skills

Metallurgical Testing

Metallographic Preparation

Hardness Testing

Microstructure Analysis

Heat Treatment Knowledge

Inspection & QA

Lab Safety & 5S

CAPA & Root-Cause

Education

Diploma in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Metallurgical Lab Equipment

Optical Microscope

Job description

Purpose of the Role

To conduct metallurgical testing, inspection, and analysis of raw materials, induction-hardened components, and finished products, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, specifications, customer requirements, and quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Metallurgical Testing & Analysis

• Perform hardness testing using Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, and Microhardness testing methods.


• Conduct tensile testing and microstructural examination using an optical microscope.


• Independently prepare metallographic samples through cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching.


• Examine and interpret microstructures related to heat treatment, forging, and casting processes.


• Conduct routine testing of induction-hardened components.


• Coordinate with external laboratories for polymer testing and other specialised tests.

2. Quality Control & Inspection

• Conduct incoming inspection of raw materials as per approved specifications.


• Carry out in-process inspection of induction-hardened components.


• Verify product compliance with drawings, standards, specifications, and customer requirements.


• Identify nonconformities and support corrective and preventive actions.


• Ensure proper identification and traceability of inspected materials and components.

3. Heat Treatment & Process Support

• Assist in verifying heat-treatment parameters and test results.


• Analyse case hardness, core hardness, Effective Case Depth (ECD), Total Case Depth (TCD), and microstructure of induction-hardened components.


• Support troubleshooting of metallurgical issues associated with heat treatment, cracking, decarburisation, surface defects, and abnormal microstructures.


• Provide metallurgical inputs to Quality, Production, and Process Engineering teams.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate test records, inspection reports, sample details, and laboratory registers.


• Prepare metallurgical test reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.


• Ensure complete traceability of samples, test results, and inspection records.


• Follow approved laboratory SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and quality-system requirements.


• Maintain records required for internal, customer, and third-party audits.

5. Laboratory Equipment & Maintenance

• Operate and maintain metallurgical laboratory equipment.


• Perform routine calibration checks and support preventive maintenance activities.


• Ensure the proper handling and storage of chemicals, consumables, specimens, and testing accessories.


• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and implement 5S practices.


• Report equipment abnormalities and coordinate timely corrective action.

6. Compliance & Safety

• Follow applicable safety procedures, PPE requirements, and laboratory safety practices.


• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits related to metallurgical testing.


• Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, customer-specific, and statutory requirements.


• Follow safe methods for handling chemicals, etchants, specimens, and laboratory equipment.

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering is mandatory.


• Certification or specialised training in metallurgical testing methods will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 2 to Maximum 5 years of relevant experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment.


• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, forging, casting, heat treatment, or steel-processing industries will be preferred.


• Hands-on experience in metallographic sample preparation, hardness testing, microstructure examination, and report preparation is required.


• Experience in testing induction-hardened components will be preferred.

Key Skills

• Metallurgical Testing and Analysis


• Metallographic Sample Preparation


• Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers and Microhardness Testing


• Microstructure Examination


• Induction-Hardened Component Testing


• Case and Core Hardness Analysis


• ECD and TCD Measurement


• Heat-Treatment Process Knowledge


• Ferrous Materials and Heat-Treated Steels


• Incoming and In-Process Inspection


• Metallurgical Defect Identification


• ASTM, ISO, BIS and BS Standards


• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance


• Test Report Preparation and Documentation


• ISO and IATF Compliance


• Root-Cause Analysis and CAPA Support


• Laboratory Safety and 5S

MEI is the largest manufacturer of Slack Adjusters, Clutch Boosters in India and the second largest Globally. With over 800 SKU MEI has the widest range of Slack Adjusters Globally.

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