Materials Engineer

Actalent; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Transportation Benefits

Job summary

Actalent in Wisconsin seeks a Metallurgical Technician to prepare metal specimens, perform materials tests, and analyze microstructures using microscopy and image analysis.

You will support failure investigations, document results, and maintain laboratory equipment while upholding safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on metallurgical sample prep and testing required.
• Experience interpreting microscopy data and preparing reports.
• Familiarity with heat treatment processes in manufacturing.
• Ability to document procedures and maintain lab safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal specimens and conduct materials tests to evaluate microstructure and properties.
• Support failure investigations by analyzing components and identifying root causes.
• Document results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Metallurgical Sample Preparation

Materials Testing

Microscopy

Failure Analysis

Image Analysis

Heat Treatment

Technical Reporting

Equipment Calibration

Safety Compliance

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Magnetic Particle Inspection

Laboratory Equipment Calibration

Job description

Prepare metal specimens and conduct materials and metallurgical tests, using microscopy and image analysis to evaluate microstructure, defects, hardness, and material properties. Support failure investigations by analyzing components, identifying potential root causes, documenting and communicating results, and maintaining laboratory equipment and safety.

Requirements: The role calls for practical knowledge of metallurgical sample preparation, materials testing, microscopy, failure analysis, and heat treatment in a manufacturing environment. It also involves operating SEM and EDS equipment as needed, interpreting test data, preparing technical reports, and maintaining a safe, organized laboratory.

Key Skills: Metallurgical Sample Preparation, Materials Testing, Metallurgical Testing, Chemical Etching, Ultrasonic Cleaning, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Hardness Testing, Microhardness Testing, Metallurgical Microscopy, Image Analysis, Failure Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Heat Treatment, Laboratory Equipment Calibration, Technical Reporting

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Transportation Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave