Metallurgical Failure Analysis Specialist

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an energetic, self-directed contributor for the East Hartford Q&P E Production Support Group. The role focuses on metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, testing and validation to ensure aerospace materials meet spec and blue print requirements. You will perform SEM/EDS work on various samples, prepare reports, and interact with customers.

A B.S. (or higher) in metallurgy or materials science with hands-on instrument experience is required, onsite work is

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Successful candidate must have 2 years of experience using analytical instruments to evaluate materials, and a firm understanding of lab protocols.
• Working knowledge of various analytical test equipment and general manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in investigations involving complex chemical and metallurgical problems, using established as well as innovative techniques.
• Perform microstructural analyses related to evaluation of aerospace materials for compliance to standards.
• Familiar with SEM/EDS techniques including sample preparation, microscope operation, and image data collection and analysis.
• Perform SEM/EDS investigation on non-metallic and metallic samples for failure analysis, general sample characterization, and material identification.
• Possess a strong work ethic; the ability to work independently and prioritize workflow.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.
• Interact effectively with customers at all levels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. in Metallurgy/Materials Science

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SEM/EDS equipment

Analytical instruments

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an energetic, self-directed contributor for the East Hartford Q&P E Production Support Group. The role focuses on metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, testing and validation to ensure aerospace materials meet spec and blue print requirements. You will perform SEM/EDS work on various samples, prepare reports, and interact with customers.

A B.S. (or higher) in metallurgy or materials science with hands-on instrument experience is required, onsite work is