Senior Materials Engineer - Metallurgy & Failure Analysis

Copeland LP; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401k with match

Parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Job summary

Copeland LP in Sidney, OH is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to lead metallurgical sample prep, analysis, and failure investigations. The role focuses on root-cause resolution and continuous improvement within a state-of-the-art lab.

You will mentor staff, troubleshoot facilities, and communicate findings to engineering, quality, and operations teams. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years in metallurgical engineering within manufacturing or R&D.
• Hands-on with SEM, optical microscopy, metallograph, and hardness testing equipment.
• Experience with failure analysis methodologies and root-cause investigation.
• Strong troubleshooting of lab and process equipment.
• Excellent technical writing and reporting skills.
• Sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S. is not available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metallurgical samples and analyze microstructure and composition.
• Lead failure analysis investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and maintain lab equipment to minimize downtime.
• Write clear, technical reports for engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and suppliers to resolve material issues.
• Support continuous improvement on material quality and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in metallurgical techniques.

Skills

Metallurgical Engineering

Failure analysis

SEM

Metallography

Hardness testing

Technical writing

Lab troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

SEM

X-ray Fluorescence

Optical microscopy

Optical Emission Spectroscopy

Hardness testing equipment

Job description

Copeland LP in Sidney, OH is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to lead metallurgical sample prep, analysis, and failure investigations. The role focuses on root-cause resolution and continuous improvement within a state-of-the-art lab.

You will mentor staff, troubleshoot facilities, and communicate findings to engineering, quality, and operations teams. Travel up to 5% may be required.