Metallurgical Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Metallurgical Engineer with a focus on failure analysis to uncover why components fail and help prevent disasters for industry-leading clients. You will lead hands-on investigations and collaborate with engineers, technicians, and chemists.

The role directs material testing in microscopy, metallography, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, FEA, and advanced sample preparation at our Saint Paul lab, which includes Nadcap-certified NDT and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Materials Science or a related field.
• 2-4 years related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience collating data into cohesive conclusions, including chemistry, metallography, non-destructive testing, SEM/EDS, mechanical testing, CAD drawings, part history, and FEA.
• Preference to EIT, PE, and FASM certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate fractures and failures to perform root cause analysis
• Interpret data and write technical reports with conclusions and recommendations for product improvement and failure prevention
• Perform a variety of metallurgical evaluations including but not limited to: SEM and EDS analysis, microhardness, banding, carburization/decarburization, pitting, grain size, intergranular attack, microetching, and general microstructure evaluations
• Prepare, polish, and etch metallographic samples
• Perform equipment calibration and preventative maintenance
• Manage and order lab supplies as needed
• Participate in personal training, cross training of employees, and continued learning of industry techniques
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Skills

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field

Tools

SEM/EDS

CAD drawings

FEA

Metallography

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Metallurgical Engineer in our St. Paul lab. This role will have an emphasis on failure analysis to uncover why components fail and help prevent future disasters for industry leading clients. In this role, you will lead hands‑on investigations and collaborate with an exceptional team of engineers, technicians, and chemists. You will direct and perform critical material testing in microscopy, metallography, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, finite element analysis, product qualification, and advanced sample preparation.

Our laboratory in St. Paul operates a full materials testing laboratory with mechanical testing, metallurgical testing, advanced materials testing,Nadcap certified nondestructive testing (NDT), certified weld inspection,failure analysisand chemistry services. We are among the most trusted providers of construction materials testing services in the US.

If you are not currently authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

Salary: $75,000- $95,000 yr DOE

Responsibilities

• Evaluate fractures and failures to perform root cause analysis


• Interpret data and write technical reports with conclusions and recommendations for product improvement and failure prevention


• Perform a variety of metallurgical evaluations including but not limited to: SEM and EDS analysis, microhardness, banding, carburization/decarburization, pitting, grain size, intergranular attack, microetching, and general microstructure evaluations


• Prepare, polish, and etch metallographic samples


• Perform equipment calibration and preventative maintenance


• Manage and order lab supplies as needed


• Participate in personal training, cross training of employees, and continued learning of industry techniques


• Other relevant duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Materials Science or a related field


• 2-4 years related work experience


• Demonstrated experience collating data into cohesive conclusions, including chemistry, metallography, non-destructive testing, SEM/EDS, mechanical testing, CAD drawings, part history, and FEA


• Preference to EIT, PE, and FASM certification as applicable

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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