Materials Engineer

PrideStaff; Tennessee; On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

PrideStaff is seeking a Materials Engineer in Tennessee to provide technical expertise in XRD and XRF, residual stress, and materials characterization. The role includes reviewing data, preparing customer reports, and guiding internal teams, with mentoring duties in MT laboratory operations.

The position emphasizes quality and compliance, with responsibilities spanning from applied research to development of new materials testing capabilities, under the Manufacturing department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
• 1 year of experience in materials engineering, materials testing, XRD, residual stress analysis, or a directly related field.
• Demonstrated technical and applied knowledge of XRD.

Responsibilities

• Provides materials engineering expertise, technical information, guidance, and troubleshooting assistance related to MT division capabilities.
• Provides technical expertise related to XRD and XRF applications, measurements, and results.
• Interprets and analyzes materials testing data and provides technical guidance regarding measurement results.
• Prepares, reviews, and provides technical interpretation of customer reports generated through MT division services.
• Performs customer measurements within the MT laboratory in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Supports technical matters related to laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 quality management system.

Skills

XRD applications

XRF applications

Residual stress analysis

Materials testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering or related field

Tools

XRD instruments

XRF instruments

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

MATERIALS ENGINEER

Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Director of Materials & Nuclear
Pay :83k - 92k DOE

Position Summary

The Materials Engineer provides technical expertise and engineering support, with a primary focus on X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), residual stress, retained austenite, and related materials characterization services.

This position reviews and interprets technical data, prepares and reviews customer reports, performs customer measurements, supports troubleshooting and product development, and provides technical guidance to internal personnel and customers.

The Materials Engineer also provides technical mentoring to MT laboratory personnel, supports laboratory quality and accreditation requirements, conducts applied research, develops technical content and presentations, and assists in identifying and developing new products and services that expand the company’s materials testing capabilities.

Essential Functions

The following duties are representative of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Materials Engineering and Technical Support

• Provides materials engineering expertise, technical information, guidance, and troubleshooting assistance related to MT division capabilities.
• Provides technical expertise related to XRD and XRF applications, measurements, and results.
• Provides technical support and guidance to TEC personnel and current or prospective customers.
• Interprets and analyzes materials testing data and provides technical guidance regarding measurement results.
• Assists with technical problem-solving activities, product enhancement, and product development projects.
• Identifies, evaluates, and recommends opportunities to expand or improve existing materials testing capabilities.

Customer Support and Reporting

• Prepares, reviews, and provides technical interpretation of customer reports generated through MT division services.
• Performs customer measurements within the MT laboratory in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Provides measurement assistance and technical troubleshooting to customers as needed.
• Supports customer inquiries and assists with the technical evaluation of current and prospective customer applications.
• Provides technical presentations, training, and other educational information to customers as appropriate.

Materials Testing Laboratory Support

• Provides technical mentoring, guidance, and knowledge transfer to MT laboratory personnel to support their technical development and competency.
• Provides training to laboratory personnel on applicable materials engineering concepts, measurement techniques, equipment, procedures, and interpretation of results.
• Assists laboratory personnel with technical questions, measurement challenges, and interpretation of test results.

Quality and Compliance

• Supports technical matters related to laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025.
• Supports technical activities associated with the company’s ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of technical procedures, documentation, and quality-related materials.
• Performs measurements and technical activities in accordance with applicable quality requirements, procedures, and customer specifications.

Research, Development, and Technical Communications

• Performs applied research related to materials testing, characterization, measurement techniques, and customer applications.
• Develops application notes, technical documentation, and other materials to communicate technical information.
• Prepares and delivers technical presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Conducts reviews or studies as requested.
• Identifies and assists with the development of new products and services related to current and emerging company capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
• 1 year of experience in materials engineering, materials testing, XRD, residual stress analysis, or a directly related field.
• Demonstrated technical and applied knowledge of XRD.