Metallurgical Engineer

Curtiss-Wright; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies in Portland, OR is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to join our team. You will provide analytical support and perform metallurgical testing to meet customer expectations in a timely and cost‑effective manner.

The role requires a Bachelor's in materials science or metallurgy with 1–2 years’ experience. You will work in a lab environment, maintain equipment, and serve as a technical resource for internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials science, metallurgy, or closely related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in metallurgical testing or a lab setting.
• Familiarity with ASTM standards and metallurgical analysis practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support and perform metallurgical testing to meet customer expectations.
• Operate and maintain metallurgical equipment; perform calibrations and troubleshooting as needed.
• Coordinate input from other departments and compile accurate technical reports.

Skills

Metallurgical tools

Analytical testing

Communication

Education

Bachelors in materials science engineering or Metallurgy

1-2 years experience

Tools

Optical microscopes

Job description

Metallurgical Engineer

We are looking for a Metallurgical Engineer to join our Portland, OR team!

As our Metallurgical Engineer you will provide analytical support and perform high-quality metallurgical testing to meet customer expectations in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Location: Portland, OR

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in OR. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Demonstrated ability to work with metallurgical tools, equipment and instrumentation, including optical microscopes.
• Conduct a broad range of metallurgical tests, including but not limited to microhardness testing, microstructural examination, grain size evaluation and other tests as directed and trained.
• Perform regular maintenance on equipment as required including calibrations, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs of equipment as needed.
• Serve as a resident expert and a technical resource for others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in and knowledge of diverse range of specifications and methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill; ability to read and understand scientific documentation (we adhere to ASTM standards)
• Coordinate the input of other departments and write reports in an accurate and timely manner.

What You Bring

• Bachelors in materials science engineering, or Metallurgy
• 1-2 years' experience

Please note this role is within a lab environment and is not a design role.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

This location is one of our IMR Test Labs. To learn more, please visit us at Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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