Metallurgical Engineering Failure Analyst

Exova • Charlotte, NC

51d • $85,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a Failure Analyst who will be primarily responsible for the failure analysis inspections, operations, reporting and consultation services.

Requirements

• Experience and recognized qualification in Metallurgy.
• Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in failure analysis.
• Experience in conducting and reporting of root cause failure analysis
• Experience in working with SEM / EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive analysis)
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 (Nadcap preferred) laboratory environment
• Strong communication / presentation skills
• The ability to assess and respond to client requirements in an appropriate manner prioritizing customer service and professional partnerships
• Ability to operate and function within a team, drawing on other expertise where required
• Flexibility and adaptability to different workloads and roles within the company

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain client contact for the purposes of market/account development, understanding customers' needs, building personal relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and maintaining a professional consulting image.
• Review technical documents and to construct a suitable scope of work.
• Prepare written proposals, schedule tests, analyze test results and prepare high-quality reports.
• Perform root cause failure analysis investigations on metallic components from the aviation/ aerospace, space, transportation, consumer products / industrials and energy industries
• Metallurgical examinations / optical microscopy
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
• Safely operate and maintain lab equipment in compliance with company requirements. Estimate the work effort required and to help in the commercial breakdown of the work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services