Materials Engineer in McKinney Failure Analysis Lab

RTX•Mckinney, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Failure Analysis Lab (FAL) located in McKinney, Texas, promotes process and product improvement through failure analysis and analytical services. Our team consists of a staff of engineers and scientists with varied backgrounds (EE, ME, Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, etc.) and broad experience. Team members provide support to Raytheon programs, suppliers, and end users by conducting thorough investigations of failure events and supporting a variety of data collection activities to enable successful program execution and address the evolving needs of the electronics and defense industries. This is an onsite role in McKinney, TX. The posted requisition is for a member of Failure Analysis Team, which is responsible for root cause failure analysis of Raytheon products including components, mechanical assemblies, systems, and manufacturing materials. The candidate will serve as the primary Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) operator and is expected to have knowledge and experience with materials analysis including metallurgical evaluations, fracture analysis, tensile strength, peel strength, hardness, fatigue testing, etc., specifically as it relates to the electronics industry. The candidate should possess some knowledge of the theory and operation of various analytical tools including SEM / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) / Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS), universal testing machines (e.g., Instron), thermal analysis tools, optical microscopes, focused ion beam (FIB), etc. The preparation of formal analysis reports to substantiate any failure conclusions and recommend solutions to programs will be required. Good interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills are essential. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with some oversight by Sr. engineers and will be responsible for maintenance of the tools, audit preparations, etc.

Requirements

Minimum of a BS degree in Materials Science or similar degree with 5 years of experience or advanced degree with appropriate experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in related field or advanced degree and 3 years of experience.
Ability to apply basic principles, theories, and concepts within the materials engineering field.
Theoretical knowledge of lab analytical tools such as universal testing machines, thermal analysis tools, optical microscopes, SEM, EDS/WDS, etc.
Ability to independently author cogent technical reports and deliver presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Materials Science or related engineering field with relevant job experience.
Job related experience with various lab equipment, including SEM/EDS, universal testing machines, thermal analysis tools, optical microscopes, FIB, etc.
Good understanding of relevant industry standards (ASTM, MIL-STD, IPC, etc.).
Experience with sample preparation techniques.
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methods and knowledgeable in reading mechanical fabrication and assembly drawings.
Experience with CAD design tools such as SOLIDWORKS, Catia, and/or PTC Creo.
Experience with data collection and analysis tools such as MATLAB, Mathcad, etc.
Experience with image processing tools utilizing machine learning & automated recognition techniques.
Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc.).
Familiarity with in-situ experimentation methods in SEM.
Laboratory experience in assessing mechanical properties of materials such as tensile strength, shear strength, fatigue life, dielectric strength, and other material properties.
Ability to complete analysis work using problem solving skills and perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to work independently.
Strong customer interaction skills with engineers of all levels.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to multi-task.
Demonstrated leadership through school, extracurricular projects, or job-related experiences.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) operator.
Conduct root cause failure analysis of Raytheon products including components, mechanical assemblies, systems, and manufacturing materials.
Perform materials analysis including metallurgical evaluations, fracture analysis, tensile strength, peel strength, hardness, and fatigue testing, specifically as it relates to the electronics industry.
Operate and understand the theory and operation of various analytical tools including SEM / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) / Wavelength Dispersive Spectroscopy (WDS), universal testing machines (e.g., Instron), thermal analysis tools, optical microscopes, and focused ion beam (FIB).
Prepare formal analysis reports to substantiate failure conclusions and recommend solutions to programs.
Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with some oversight by Sr. engineers.
Be responsible for maintenance of the tools and audit preparations.