Materials Engineer, Engine Design — SEM Failure Analysis

Toyota; Costa Mesa (CA); Sur place; USD 119 000 - 194 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health care and wellness plans

Vehicle Purchase Discount

Team Member Lease Vehicle Program

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Résumé du poste

Toyota TRD is seeking a highly motivated Materials Engineer, Engine Design, to join our team in Costa Mesa, CA. The role focuses on failure analysis, materials science, and metallurgical investigations to support engineering decisions.

The candidate will conduct SEM/EDS analyses, document findings, and contribute to continuous improvement programs. The position involves frequent extended hours and occasional weekend work, with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive annual base

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy.
• Operational experience with SEM instruments.
• Familiarity with modern materials, heat treatment, processing, and microstructures (high-strength steels, aluminum, titanium alloys).
• Understanding of material phase diagrams and metal interactions.
• Good computer and engineering software literacy.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and report-writing skills.

Responsabilités

• Analyze failed or damaged components to determine root cause and act as materials analysis specialist.
• Operate SEM for failure analysis and document findings with photos and notes.
• Apply EDS analysis principles via SEM.
• Coordinate external testing and evaluation when needed.
• Prepare failure investigation reports with conclusions and corrective actions.
• Support materials selection, heat treatment, coating, and processing for Engineering and Manufacturing.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Investigation

Written communication

Formation

Bachelors/Master's in Materials Engineering/Materials Science/Metallurgy

Outils

SEM instruments

MATLAB

Visual Basic

Description du poste

Toyota TRD is seeking a highly motivated Materials Engineer, Engine Design, to join our team in Costa Mesa, CA. The role focuses on failure analysis, materials science, and metallurgical investigations to support engineering decisions.

The candidate will conduct SEM/EDS analyses, document findings, and contribute to continuous improvement programs. The position involves frequent extended hours and occasional weekend work, with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive annual base