Failure Analysis Technican Level 5

thyssenkrupp; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading materials distributor is seeking a Failure Analysis Technician located in Lafayette, IN. You will support the metallurgical laboratory's operations, assist the Lab Services Manager with technical project management, and maintain contact with key customers. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of testing equipment, experience with technical reporting, and ideally a B.S. in material science or metallurgical engineering. Offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in operating testing equipment.
• Formal training using the scanning electron microscope is required.
• Strong working knowledge of steel mill operations is necessary.
• Demonstrated competence in technical report writing and presenting to a diverse audience.
• Strong working knowledge of a steel mill.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the metallurgical laboratory.
• Assist the Lab Services Manager in problem solving and cost-saving activities.
• Maintain contact with key customers for project management.
• Participate in quality improvement projects at customer facilities: stamping, plant trials, new product trials, launch support.
• Assist Lab Services Manager in problem solving and cost saving activities.
• Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Skills

Operating metallographic testing equipment

Technical report writing

Making technical presentations

Knowledge of steel mills

Steel mill knowledge

Education

B.S. degree in material science or metallurgical engineering

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Job description

Failure Analysis Technician – Located in Lafayette, IN

Job Summary

Support the day-to-day operations of the Metallurgical Laboratory. Assist the Laboratory Services Manager in problem solving and cost‑saving activities, maintain regular contact with key customers, and collaborate with laboratory and sales teams on project management.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain regular contact with key customers.
• Technical project management for laboratory.
• Work with laboratory and TKSDD sales for project management.
• Participate in quality improvement projects at customer facilities: stamping, plant trials, new product trials, launch support.
• Assist Lab Services Manager in problem solving and cost saving activities.
• Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Minimum Requirements

• A2LA Requirements for accreditation.
• Demonstrated competence in operating the metallographic and other testing equipment in laboratory.
• Formal training using the scanning electron microscope.
• Demonstrated competence in technical report writing, and making technical presentations to a diverse audience.
• A strong working knowledge of a steel mill.

Preferred Requirements

• Formal education of at least a B.S. degree in material science or metallurgical engineering.

Compensation

Based on Experience.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Company Profile

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross‑channel, round‑the‑clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just‑in‑time” or “just‑in‑sequence.” thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services strives to be the preferred supplier of value‑added product management and industrial services for the manufacturing industry in North America, differentiating itself from competitors through superior reliability and quality of service, performance excellence, continuous improvement, and emphasis on creation of value. Successful partnerships with the automotive industry, its Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III suppliers, and other original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and assemblers are the foundation of successful growth as a service provider of choice. Major market segments also include consumer goods, white goods, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Services include supply chain management, logistics management, testing and inspection services, and packaging and kitting.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Utilities