Metallurgy and Materials Engineer- Failure Analysis
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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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.
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Responsibilities
Conduct failure analyses of metallic and non-metallic components, investigate root causes, design and execute test plans, and prepare reports with conclusions and recommendations. Interpret laboratory data, relate microstructure to performance, advise on material selection and process improvements, collaborate with clients and technicians, and support standards compliance and continuous improvement.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field is preferred, along with experience in a testing laboratory or industrial environment. Candidates should have expertise in materials and metallurgy, strong technical writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret standards and specifications; failure analysis, fractography, mechanical testing, and microscopy experience are beneficial.
Skills
- Failure Analysis
- Metallurgy
- Materials Science
- Materials Engineering
- Fractography
- Root-Cause Investigation
- Mechanical Testing
- Microscopy
- Optical Microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Material Selection
- Test Plan Design
- Laboratory Data Interpretation
- Technical Report Writing
- ISO 17025 Compliance
- Research and Development
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- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Failure Analysis
- Metallurgy
- Materials Science
- Materials Engineering
- Fractography
- Root-Cause Investigation
- Mechanical Testing
- Optical Microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Microstructural Analysis
- Material Selection
- Test Plan Design
- Laboratory Data Interpretation
- Technical Reporting
- ISO 17025
- Testing Laboratory
- Research and Development
- Method Development
- Process Improvement
- Standards and Specifications
- Metallic Components
- Non-Metallic Components
- Materials Characterization
- Customer Consultation
- Quality Standards