Sr. Metallurgist

Element Materials Technology • Glendale Heights, IL

7d • $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.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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