Company Description CMH Materials Testing Lab is an ISO 17025 accredited materials testing laboratory based in Mississauga, ON, recognized for its commitment to quality and technical excellence. The lab provides reliable testing and analysis services to a range of industrial and manufacturing clients. Team members work with established procedures, advanced equipment, and rigorous quality standards. The environment supports technical growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement in materials testing and failure analysis. Professionals joining CMH contribute directly to accurate, standards-based results that support client safety and performance.
Role Description This full-time Metallurgy and Materials Engineer – Failure Analysis role is an on-site position located in Cambridge, ON. The role involves performing failure analysis on metallic and non-metallic components, including fracture examination, root-cause investigation, and preparation of technical reports with clear conclusions and recommendations. Responsibilities include designing and executing test plans, interpreting laboratory data, correlating microstructural features with performance, and advising on material selection and process improvements. The engineer collaborates closely with laboratory technicians and clients, ensures adherence to ISO 17025 and other relevant standards, and supports continuous improvement of testing methodologies and documentation. The role may also include contributing to internal R&D initiatives, supporting method development, and providing technical input for customer consultations and project proposals.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong expertise in Materials, Materials Science, and Metallurgy, with the ability to relate microstructure and properties to component performance and failure modes.
- Candidates should possess skills in Material Selection, including evaluating material suitability for specific applications, environments, and manufacturing processes.
- Candidates should possess experience in Research and Development (R&D), such as developing or refining test methods, exploring new materials, and supporting innovation in failure analysis techniques.
- Relevant skills such as failure analysis, fractography, mechanical testing, and familiarity with microscopy and related characterization techniques (e.g., optical, SEM) are highly beneficial.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field is preferred, along with experience in a testing laboratory or industrial environment.
- Strong technical writing skills, attention to detail, ability to interpret standards and specifications, and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are important for success in this role.
