Materials Lab Engineer: Failure Analysis & Characterization

Cube Hub Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cube Hub Inc. is seeking a hands-on Materials Lab Engineer to support materials characterization, laboratory testing, and failure analysis for advanced X-ray tube assemblies.

A Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering is required, with experience using and maintaining mechanical testing equipment. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to evaluate materials, investigate failures, and deliver technical documentation for corrective actions and product improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience using and maintaining mechanical test equipment.
• Experience with materials characterization or metallographic analysis.
• Knowledge of metallographic specimen preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, chemical, thermal, and microstructural evaluations of materials used in X-ray tube assemblies.
• Prepare laboratory specimens using sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and metallographic techniques.
• Characterize materials including tungsten, graphite components, molybdenum, copper alloys, ceramics, and braze/solder joints.
• Conduct testing according to approved procedures, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Record, analyze, and document laboratory test results.
• Support root-cause investigations involving product failures and nonconformances.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Hands-on mechanical testing

Materials characterization

Metallographic preparation

Onsite Milwaukee work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering

Tools

Metallographic microscope

Hardness testing equipment

Vacuum-compatible testing tools

Job description

Cube Hub Inc. is seeking a hands-on Materials Lab Engineer to support materials characterization, laboratory testing, and failure analysis for advanced X-ray tube assemblies.

A Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering is required, with experience using and maintaining mechanical testing equipment. The role collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to evaluate materials, investigate failures, and deliver technical documentation for corrective actions and product improvements.