Metallurgical Engineer II

Labtesting; Hatfield Borough (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the material testing industry is seeking an experienced Metallurgical Engineer Level II/III for hands-on metallurgical testing in a fast-paced laboratory. This role involves leading evaluations, using advanced techniques in aerospace and manufacturing projects, and requires a Bachelor's degree along with significant industry experience.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience in metallurgy or materials testing required.
• Experience operating SEM/EDS is essential.
• CWI certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts hands-on metallurgical evaluations and analyses.
• Interprets specifications and engineering drawings with relevant standards.
• Provides guidance on project-related work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Laboratory Management Systems

SEM/EDS

Job description

Are you passionate about hands-on metallurgical testing and ready to work with cutting-edge materials in a fast-paced laboratory environment? Laboratory Testing Inc., a leader in the material testing industry, is seeking an experienced Metallurgical Engineer Level II/III to join our award-winning team, where you'll lead advanced evaluations involving additive manufacturing, SEM/EDS, and OEM projects. This is a great opportunity to apply your metallurgical expertise, collaborate across departments, and contribute to meaningful work in aerospace, defense, and manufacturing industries. If you’re detail-oriented, technically driven, and eager to grow, we want to hear from you!

This is a hands-on, full-time role working at our location in Hatfield, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Predominantly performs hands-on, non-routine metallurgical evaluations with minimal supervision involving OEM projects, additive manufacturing analyses, SEM/EDS examinations, and metallurgical weld inspections.
• Occasionally performs routine, metallurgical evaluations including, but not limited to grain size, microstructural characterization, surface contamination/alpha case, decarburization/carburization, intergranular attack/oxidation, ferrite by point count and ferriscope methods, microhardness, case depth, alloy depletion, porosity percentage, recast layer, A262 Practice A / sensitization, and hydrogen embrittlement.
• Interprets specifications, procedures, and engineering drawings including ASTM, ASME, AMS, AS, ISO, SAE and PWA standards.
• Analyzes welds by metallurgical methods per AWS, ASME, NAVSEA, etc.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of metallurgy and additive manufacturing principles.
• Proficiently operates light optical and digital microscopes, stereoscopes, manual and automatic hardness testers, and SEM equipped with EDS.
• Conducts SEM/EDS evaluations consisting of SE and BSE imaging, spot analysis, line scans, and X-ray mapping.
• Provides guidance to Contract Review, Order Entry, Sample Distribution and customers on project related work.
• Monitors scheduled completion dates and times to ensure that established deadlines are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires a minimum combination of education and related experience performing metallurgy or materials testing.
  • Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in Materials Science and Engineering or a related field, and 4+ years of industry experience
• Experience operating SEM/EDS is required
• Experience with quantitative metallography is desired
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations desired: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Computer skills required: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Laboratory Management Systems and Software.
• Other skills required: Mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, ability to work in a team environment, ability to multi-task and work in an up-tempo environment.

This position requires use of information or access to processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export laws including but not limited to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In accordance with ITAR, to be qualified to work in this facility, applicants must be a US Person, which is defined as a US National, US Permanent Resident, and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

LTI is a multi-year recipient of the Best Places to Work and offers a full and comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, dental, 401k with company match, LTD, STD, Company Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), advancement opportunities, and more!

LTI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need assistance completing an application, please reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail] or 215-997-9080 x 2125.

*We are not working with agencies and are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.