Principal Materials Engineer - Failure Analysis Lab

RTX•McKinney, TX

8d•$107,500 - $204,500•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. The Principal Materials Engineer - Failure Analysis Lab is an onsite role in McKinney, TX.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.
Viewed as a subject matter expert with regards to principles, theories, and concepts within the materials engineering field.
Advanced 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.
Provides mentorship to lower-level professional engineers.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

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.
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 materials analysis including metallurgical evaluations, fracture analysis, tensile strength, peel strength, hardness, fatigue testing, etc., specifically as it relates to the electronics industry.
Prepare formal analysis reports to substantiate any failure conclusions and recommend solutions to programs.
Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with some oversight by Sr. engineers.
Responsible for maintenance of the tools, audit preparations, etc.