Metallurgical Engineer: Microstructure & Lab Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K match

Health benefits

Learning & development

Referral program

Competitive pay

Recognition

ESPP

Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Portland, OR is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to provide analytical support and perform metallurgical testing to meet customer expectations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in materials science engineering or metallurgy with 1–2 years of experience. You will work in a lab environment, wearing protective gear and adhering to ASTM standards while communicating results across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in materials science engineering or Metallurgy.
• 1–2 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to perform a broad range of metallurgical tests and document results.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical tests including microhardness, microstructural examination, and grain size evaluation.
• Operate and maintain metallurgical equipment; calibrate and troubleshoot as needed.
• Prepare reports and coordinate inputs from other departments in a timely manner.
• Serve as a technical resource and share expertise with the team.

Skills

Metallurgical testing

Optical microscopy

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in materials science engineering

Metallurgy

Tools

Microscopes

Metallurgical equipment

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Portland, OR is seeking a Metallurgical Engineer to provide analytical support and perform metallurgical testing to meet customer expectations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in materials science engineering or metallurgy with 1–2 years of experience. You will work in a lab environment, wearing protective gear and adhering to ASTM standards while communicating results across departments.