Sr. Metallurgist

Element Materials Technology • Glendale Heights, IL

5d • $80,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a Senior Metallurgist to lead advanced testing and metallurgical analysis projects in a laboratory environment, drive technical capability development and serve as a subject-matter expert supporting both laboratory operations and customer needs. Salary: $80 ,000.00 - $125,000.00/yr DOE

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Metallurgical, Materials, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years relevant post‑degree engineering experience.
• Deep understanding of metallurgical principles, advanced testing methodologies, and data interpretation.
• Experience with interpretation of industry consensus standards is required
• Proven ability to independently perform complex testing and make high‑impact technical decisions.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities, including work with ambiguous or limited datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex metallurgical testing projects, analyze test data, interpret results, and ensure accurate release of test data and reports.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders such as internal teams and/or customers on a timely basis.
• Assist in the development, refinement, and validation of testing methods, protocols, and process standards.
• Provide subject matter expertise in one or more metallurgical disciplines
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and provide expert technical consultation to teams and customers.
• Support business development with technical insight and operations by identifying improvement and best-practice adoption to provide improved customer service.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians; actively share technical knowledge across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level