Materials Engineer - Engine Design & Failure Analysis

Motorsport Network, LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TRD, Toyota Racing Development, is seeking a Materials Engineer, Engine Design, to join our team in a full-time capacity. The role involves extensive failure analysis, SEM/EDS work, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing to improve materials performance in high-strength steels, aluminum, and titanium alloys.

The candidate will lead metallurgical investigations, prepare reports, and drive continuous improvement in materials processing, heat treatment, and quality control.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy.
• Experience operating SEM instruments.
• Knowledge of high-strength steels, aluminum, and titanium alloys.
• Understanding of material phase diagrams and metal interactions.
• Strong written reporting and analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze failed components to determine root causes.
• Operate optical and SEM microscopes for failure analysis.
• Apply EDS analysis principles via SEM.
• Coordinate external testing and evaluation when required.
• Prepare daily failure investigation reports with recommendations for corrective action.
• Support materials selection, heat treatment, coating, and processing in collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure components meet defined material and heat treatment requirements.
• Lead statistical analyses of hardness and metallurgical data and guide methodology.
• Deliver multiple investigations and tasks under tight timelines with high-quality output.

Conocimientos

SEM operation

Metallurgy knowledge

Heat treatment

Materials science

Hardness testing

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Engineering

Herramientas

SEM instruments

Optical microscopy

EDX analysis

Descripción del empleo

TRD, Toyota Racing Development, is seeking a Materials Engineer, Engine Design, to join our team in a full-time capacity. The role involves extensive failure analysis, SEM/EDS work, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing to improve materials performance in high-strength steels, aluminum, and titanium alloys.

The candidate will lead metallurgical investigations, prepare reports, and drive continuous improvement in materials processing, heat treatment, and quality control.