Materials Failure Engineer

Stefanini Group • Hagerstown, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for a Automotive Metallurgical Engineer in Hagerstown, MD For quick apply, please reach out to Merwyne Guillermo Call: [phone] / Emai l: [email protected] Work Location: 13302 Pennsylvania Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21742 Responsibilities: A Metallurgy Failure Analysis job involves investigating why metal parts break or perform poorly, using tools like SEM, EDS, Hardness tester and microscopy to find the root cause (fracture, corrosion, design flaw) and recommending solutions to prevent recurrence, requiring strong materials science, metallurgical principles, and technical report writing skills Root Cause Analysis: Examine failed components (fracture surfaces, corrosion, microstructures) using advanced techniques to determine failure origins and mechanisms (fatigue, creep, stress corrosion cracking). Testing & Validation: Develop and perform destructive (tensile, hardness) and non-destructive (NDT) tests to replicate failures and validate material performance. Data Interpretation: Analyze test results and microscopic images (fractography) to understand material behavior and failure modes. Reporting & Communication: Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to engineering, quality, and management teams. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality) to implement corrective actions and improve product reliability. Details: Qualifications: Education: Master's or PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Metallurgical Knowledge: Deep understanding of phase transformations, alloy behavior, fracture mechanics, corrosion, and high-temperature properties. Analytical Tools: Hands-on proficiency with SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy), optical microscopy, tensile testing. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to solve complex material issues. Technical Writing: Excellent ability to document and present complex technical data clearly. Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers. About Stefanini Group The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company. #LI-MG1 #LI-ONSITE

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Deep understanding of phase transformations, alloy behavior, fracture mechanics, corrosion, and high-temperature properties.
• Hands-on proficiency with SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy), optical microscopy, tensile testing.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to solve complex material issues.
• Excellent ability to document and present complex technical data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Examine failed components (fracture surfaces, corrosion, microstructures) using advanced techniques to determine failure origins and mechanisms (fatigue, creep, stress corrosion cracking).
• Develop and perform destructive (tensile, hardness) and non-destructive (NDT) tests to replicate failures and validate material performance.
• Analyze test results and microscopic images (fractography) to understand material behavior and failure modes.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to engineering, quality, and management teams.
• Work with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality) to implement corrective actions and improve product reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees