Failure Analysis Technician Level 4

thyssenkrupp Materials•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing dimensional, metallurgical and nondestructive inspections on production, development, and field return material. This position also carries the added responsibilities of performing all day-to-day activities necessary for the functioning of the lab, including maintaining lab equipment. Job Description Key Accountabilities: Maintain regular contact with key customers. Technical project management for laboratory. Work with laboratory and TKSDD sales for project management Participate in quality improvement projects at customer facilities: stamping, plant trials, new product trials, launch support. Assist Lab Services Manager in: problem solving, cost saving activities. Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements

A2LA Requirements for accreditation
Demonstrated competence in operating the metallographic and other testing equipment in laboratory.
Formal training using the scanning electron microscope.
Demonstrated competence in technical report writing, and making technical presentations to a diverse audience.
A strong working knowledge of a steel mill.

Nice To Haves

Formal education of at least a B.S. degree in material science or metallurgical engineering.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular contact with key customers.
Technical project management for laboratory.
Work with laboratory and TKSDD sales for project management
Participate in quality improvement projects at customer facilities: stamping, plant trials, new product trials, launch support.
Assist Lab Services Manager in: problem solving, cost saving activities.