Materials Engineer - Lab Testing & Failure Analysis

Doherty (United States); Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage options

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Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is seeking a Materials Engineer for a Wyoming, MN engineering and product development company. You will support materials testing, validation, and failure analysis across powersports components in a hands-on laboratory setting.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in materials science or metallurgical engineering, strong lab safety knowledge, and proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling practices.
• Understanding of casting, forging, and welding processes.
• Strong MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical sample preparation and evaluation.
• Conduct failure analysis and fractography of metal and plastic components.
• Use optical microscopy, digital imaging, and hardness testing to analyze materials.
• Execute accelerated environmental, chemical, and coating tests.
• Analyze test results and prepare data-driven reports.
• Coordinate testing schedules and communicate results with project leads.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a clean, organized laboratory.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Doherty Staffing Solutions is seeking a Materials Engineer for a Wyoming, MN engineering and product development company. You will support materials testing, validation, and failure analysis across powersports components in a hands-on laboratory setting.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in materials science or metallurgical engineering, strong lab safety knowledge, and proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.