Materials Engineer (onsite)

Johnson Controls; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Materials Analyst to prepare samples and conduct materials testing, characterization, and failure investigations across metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. You will analyze results, write technical reports, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams to resolve issues and improve product performance and reliability.

A bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines with hands-on lab experience and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline is required with GPA 3.4+.
• Knowledge of material properties and failure mechanisms, lab experience, and familiarity with characterization techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and a commitment to laboratory safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and conduct materials testing across metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials.
• Analyze results and write technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams to resolve issues and improve product performance and reliability.

Skills

Materials Characterization

Metallurgical Sample Preparation

Failure Analysis

Root Cause Investigation

Optical Microscopy

Hardness Testing

Spectroscopy

Thermal Analysis

Microstructure Interpretation

Data Analysis

Technical Report Writing

Troubleshooting

Laboratory Safety

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Materials Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Prepare samples and conduct materials testing, characterization, and failure investigations across metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. Analyze results, write technical reports, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams to resolve issues and improve product performance and reliability.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline is required, along with a GPA of 3.4 or above. Candidates should have knowledge of material properties and failure mechanisms, hands-on laboratory experience, familiarity with characterization techniques, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to laboratory safety.

Key Skills: Materials Characterization, Metallurgical Sample Preparation, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Investigation, Optical Microscopy, Hardness Testing, Spectroscopy, Thermal Analysis, Microstructure Interpretation, Data Analysis, Technical Report Writing, Troubleshooting, Laboratory Safety, Corrective And Preventive Action, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Materials Testing