Materials Engineer

Global Edge Group; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Edge Group is seeking a Materials Engineer to support an automotive engineering and testing environment in Santa Clarita, CA. This hands-on role focuses on materials evaluation, metallurgical analysis, component investigations, and engineering support.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in materials or metallurgy, strong knowledge of metallurgy, materials testing, metallography, and failure analysis, and hands-on lab experience preparing and examining metallurgical samples.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in materials or metallurgy
• Experience with metallurgy, materials testing, metallography, and failure analysis
• Hands-on sample preparation and examination
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and standards
• Strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills

Responsibilities

• Perform materials and metallurgical evaluations of automotive and mechanical components
• Support investigations into component failures and material-related performance issues
• Prepare specimens for metallographic examination, including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching
• Conduct microscopic and macroscopic examinations of materials and components
• Perform laboratory testing and analysis to determine material characteristics and potential failure mechanisms
• Document test results, observations, conclusions, and technical findings
• Provide engineering teams with data used to support material selection, component design, qualification, and problem resolution
• Review material requirements, specifications, engineering drawings, and applicable standards
• Assist with recommendations for corrective actions based on laboratory findings
• Support development and improvement of material specifications and testing methods
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure testing activities are performed safely and accurately
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to resolve materials and component‑related technical issues

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials testing

Metallography

Failure analysis

Laboratory techniques

Drawing interpretation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Microscopes

Laboratory equipment

Job description

We’re hiring a Materials Engineer to support an automotive engineering and testing environment. This is a hands‑on position focused on materials evaluation, metallurgical analysis, component investigations, and engineering support.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong materials or metallurgy background and be comfortable working directly in a laboratory environment investigating metallic and non‑metallic components.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform materials and metallurgical evaluations of automotive and mechanical components
• Support investigations into component failures and material‑related performance issues
• Prepare specimens for metallographic examination, including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching
• Conduct microscopic and macroscopic examinations of materials and components
• Perform laboratory testing and analysis to determine material characteristics and potential failure mechanisms
• Document test results, observations, conclusions, and technical findings
• Provide engineering teams with data used to support material selection, component design, qualification, and problem resolution
• Review material requirements, specifications, engineering drawings, and applicable standards
• Assist with recommendations for corrective actions based on laboratory findings
• Support development and improvement of material specifications and testing methods
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure testing activities are performed safely and accurately
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to resolve materials and component‑related technical issues

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 3–5+ years of Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or closely related experience
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy, materials testing, metallography, and failure analysis
• Hands‑on experience preparing and examining metallurgical samples
• Experience using microscopes and other laboratory analysis equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and technical standards
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root‑cause investigation skillsAbility to communicate technical findings clearly through written reports and discussions
• Comfortable working directly with laboratory equipment, mechanical components, and chemicals used in materials preparation and analysis
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an engineering team

Highly Desired

Experience supporting automotive, powertrain, internal combustion engine, motorsports, or other high‑performance mechanical applications would be particularly valuable.

Candidates with a strong combination of hands‑on laboratory experience, metallurgy, materials characterization, and mechanical component failure analysis are encouraged to apply.