Metallurgy & Cleanliness Lab Specialist

BorgWarner; Viana do Castelo; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems in Viana, Portugal, is seeking a Metallurgy & Cleanliness Technician to perform metallurgical testing, analytical lab work, and audits. You will support calibration activities, maintain 5S, and ensure ISO 16232 and related standards are met during part validation.

Preferred candidates have secondary technical education and training in laboratory techniques, with fluency in English and Portuguese. The role requires on-site work at the Viana plant.

Qualifications

• Secondary education in a related technical area.
• Preferably higher education courses related to Laboratory.
• Experience preparing material samples (grind, polish and etch) for metallographic examination.
• Experience performing cleanliness tests according to VDA and ISO 16232.
• Knowledge of technical design (preferred).
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques according to ISO 17025 (preferred).
• Knowledge of calibration, including uncertainty calculation (preferred).
• Knowledge of MSA - Measurement System Analysis and R&R (preferential).
• Good computer skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Fluent in Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgy tests based on the established procedure as scheduled.
• Perform metallographic analysis in the laboratory for validation of parts and compliance with welding, porosity, defects and other issues.
• Perform, together with the metrology technician, the annual plan for product audits.
• Support other departments with Failure Analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action for program and part anomalies.
• Scan and file laboratory reports accordingly.
• Create and maintain test instrument and test method documentation.
• Plan and follow up on laboratory activities.
• Manage the inventory of test pieces and chemicals to ensure smooth lab operation.
• Perform internal equipment verification as stated in the working instruction.
• Coordinate calibration activities of equipment used by metallurgy and cleanliness laboratory.
• Evaluate PPAP samples (Product Part Approval Process).
• Perform tests and detection of particles according to ISO 16232 and customer specs.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S in the working environment at all times.
• Maintain all standards per company policies and core values.
• Comply with environmental, health and safety, quality standards.
• Respect workplace rules and regulations; perform other tasks as needed.

Education

Secondary education in a related technical area

Higher education courses related to Laboratory

Tools

ISO 17025

MSA

R&R

Job description

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems in Viana, Portugal, is seeking a Metallurgy & Cleanliness Technician to perform metallurgical testing, analytical lab work, and audits. You will support calibration activities, maintain 5S, and ensure ISO 16232 and related standards are met during part validation.

Preferred candidates have secondary technical education and training in laboratory techniques, with fluency in English and Portuguese. The role requires on-site work at the Viana plant.