Analyse de défaillance - Ingénieur métallurgiste / Failure analysis - Metallurgical engineer
- Longueuil, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job title : Failure analysis - Metallurgical engineer
About Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.
For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.
An Employer of Choice
Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.
Why join our team?
Join our team and make a direct impact on the reliability and performance of our engines! As a Metallurgical Engineer – Failure Analysis, you will leverage your expertise in materials science to investigate, analyze, and characterize damaged jet engine components. You will play a key role in understanding failure mechanisms by determining the evaluations required for your investigations and overseeing their follow-up, including non-destructive testing, chemical analyses, and other specialized examinations.
This is an exciting opportunity to tackle hands-on technical challenges and contribute to the expertise and success of our team.
The position is based at our Longueuil location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.
What will your day-to-day look like?
- Conduct metallurgical investigations of engine hardware, organize and perform detailed examinations and appropriate laboratory analyses (visual and microscopic examinations, metallurgical evaluation, etc.) to determine failure mechanisms and establish the physical causes of distress
- Work closely with internal customers to determine their needs and ensure completion of the investigations within the agreed schedule
- Prepare detailed reports with supporting evidence
- Manage and review outsourced metallurgical investigations
- Review metallurgical evaluations reports on engine hardware
- Participate and contribute to the promotion of the company's pillars (EH&S, Ethics & Quality)
What do you need to be successful?
- Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis
- Experience in optical and scanning electron microscopy
- Hands on knowledge of degradation mechanisms of various types of materials in service
- Knowledge of heat treatment, coatings, machining, welding, casting and forging processes
- Able to research and assimilate new knowledge quickly
- Excellent abilities for communication
- Strong aptitudes for teamwork
- Leadership, motivated, autonomous, dependable and focused on results
This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.
What do we offer?
- Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
- Group insurance program
- Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
- Merit or recognition program
- Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
- Recreational and sports club
- Nearby daycares
- Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking
Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada
The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.
At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.
At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day - just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.
RTX adhère aux principes d’égalité en matière de recrutement et d’embauche. Toutes les candidatures de postulants qualifiés seront examinées avec attention, sans distinction d’origine ethnique, de couleur, de religion, de genre, d’orientation ou d’identité sexuelle, d’origine nationale, d’âge, de handicap, de statut d’ancien combattant protégé ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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2026-11-10
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Canada
Emplacement / Location:
CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG
English will follow
Titre du poste : Analyse de défaillance - Ingénieur métallurgiste
À propos de & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) est un leader mondial de l’innovation aérospatiale, dont le siège social est situé à Longueuil, au Québec, depuis 1928.
Nous concevons et fabriquons des moteurs d’aéronefs de nouvelle génération qui propulsent la plus grande flotte mondiale d’avions et d’hélicoptères dans les segments de l’aviation d’affaires, de l’aviation générale et de l’aviation régionale.
Depuis près de 100 ans, nos équipes sont à l’avant-garde des technologies de propulsion, repoussant les limites afin de rendre nos moteurs plus performants et fiables. Nos moteurs soutiennent des missions essentielles, du transport de passagers et de marchandises aux services médicaux d’urgence, aux opérations humanitaires et à la lutte contre les feux de forêt, partout dans le monde.
Un employeur de choix
Pratt & Whitney Canada a été reconnue comme l’un des meilleurs employeurs au Canada en 2026 selon Forbes, et ce, pour une 11e année consécutive. L’entreprise s’est également classée au premier rang des employeurs de l’industrie de l’aérospatiale et de la défense au pays. De plus, notre siège social figure toujours parmi les meilleurs employeurs de la région de Montréal. Ensemble, ces distinctions confirment notre réputation d’employeur de choix à Montréal, au Canada et à l’échelle mondiale.
Pourquoi rejoindre notre équipe ?
Joignez-vous à notre équipe et contribuez directement à la fiabilité et à la performance de nos moteurs! À titre d’ingénieur métallurgiste en analyse de défaillance, vous mettrez à profit votre expertise en science des matériaux pour investiguer, analyser et caractériser des composantes endommagées de turboréacteurs. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la compréhension des défaillances en déterminant les évaluations nécessaires à vos investigations et en assurant leur suivi, notamment les essais non destructifs, les analyses chimiques et autres examens spécialisés.
Une occasion stimulante de relever des défis techniques concrets et de contribuer à l’expertise de notre équipe.
Le poste s’effectue à notre établissement de Longueuil du lundi au vendredi, selon des horaires flexibles et exclusivement en présentiel
À quoi ressemblera votre quotidien ?
- Effectuer des investigations métallurgiques sur des composantes de moteurs ayant subi une avarie, coordonner et réaliser des évaluations détaillées et des analyses laboratoires appropriées (essais non destructifs, examens visuels et microscopiques, évaluations métallurgiques, etc.) pour déterminer les mécanismes de défaillance et en déduire les causes physiques de détresse
- Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les clients internes afin de déterminer leurs besoins et s’assurer de compléter les investigations dans les délais convenus
- Préparer des rapports détaillés basés sur les évidences recueillies
- Gérer et revoir les investigations métallurgiques faites à l’externe
- Revoir les rapports d’évaluation métallurgiques de pièces moteur
- Participer et contribuer à la promotion des piliers de la compagnie (ESS, étique & qualité)
- Baccalauréat en génie des matériaux ou équivalent
- Minimum de 5 ans d’expérience pratique en analyse de défaillance
- Expérience en microscopie optique et microscopie électronique à balayage
- Connaissance des matériaux aéronautiques et leurs mécanismes d'endommagement
- Connaissance des procédés de traitement thermiques, revêtements, fonderie, forgeage, usinage, soudage
- Capacité de chercher et d’acquérir des nouvelles connaissances rapidement
- Excellentes habiletés de communications et orienté résultats
- Forte aptitude pour le travail en équipe multidisciplinaire
- Bon leadership, motivé, autonome, fiable et axé sur les résultats
Ce que nous offrons
- Programme de régime de retraite et d’épargne avec cotisation de l’employeur
- Programme d’assurance collective
- Possibilités d’avancement (progression de carrière)
- Programme de mérite ou programme de reconnaissance
- Programme de santé et bien-être, y compris la télémédecine
- Club récréatif et sportif
- Garderies à proximité
- Accessibilité en transport ou programme de transport en commun et stationnement gratuit
Le masculin est utilisé sans discrimination et uniquement dans le but d’alléger le texte. Nous étudierons la demande d’emploi de tous les candidats qualifiés.
Chez Pratt & Whitney Canada, nous allions avec passion, audace et rigueur pour concevoir, fabriquer et entretenir les moteurs d’aéronefs les plus avancés et les plus fiables au monde. Notre travail et la qualité de nos produits contribuent au succès de nos clients, qui à leur tour sauvent des vies, soutiennent le commerce, connectent les communautés et protègent les libertés.
Chez Pratt & Whitney Canada, vous avez l’occasion de faire une différence tous les jours ; il suffit de lever les yeux. Êtes-vous prêt à vous dépasser ?
Le candidat retenu devra se soumettre à une vérification de ses antécédents judiciaires et obtenir toutes les autorisations nécessaires en lien avec la manipulation et le transfert de marchandises contrôlées. L’offre d’emploi est conditionnelle à la réussite de ces vérifications et à l’obtention des autorisations requises. Si ces conditions ne sont pas respectées, l’offre d’emploi sera retirée.
Job title : Failure analysis - Metallurgical engineer
About Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.
For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.
An Employer of Choice
Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.
Why join our team?
Join our team and make a direct impact on the reliability and performance of our engines! As a Metallurgical Engineer – Failure Analysis, you will leverage your expertise in materials science to investigate, analyze, and characterize damaged jet engine components. You will play a key role in understanding failure mechanisms by determining the evaluations required for your investigations and overseeing their follow-up, including non-destructive testing, chemical analyses, and other specialized examinations.
This is an exciting opportunity to tackle hands-on technical challenges and contribute to the expertise and success of our team.
The position is based at our Longueuil location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.
What will your day-to-day look like?
- Conduct metallurgical investigations of engine hardware, organize and perform detailed examinations and appropriate laboratory analyses (visual and microscopic examinations, metallurgical evaluation, etc.) to determine failure mechanisms and establish the physical causes of distress
- Work closely with internal customers to determine their needs and ensure completion of the investigations within the agreed schedule
- Prepare detailed reports with supporting evidence
- Manage and review outsourced metallurgical investigations
- Review metallurgical evaluations reports on engine hardware
- Participate and contribute to the promotion of the company's pillars (EH&S, Ethics & Quality)
- Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in failure analysis
- Experience in optical and scanning electron microscopy
- Hands on knowledge of degradation mechanisms of various types of materials in service
- Knowledge of heat treatment, coatings, machining, welding, casting and forging processes
- Able to research and assimilate new knowledge quickly
- Excellent abilities for communication
- Strong aptitudes for teamwork
- Leadership, motivated, autonomous, dependable and focused on results
What do we offer?
- Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
- Group insurance program
- Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
- Merit or recognition program
- Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
- Recreational and sports club
- Nearby daycares
- Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking
The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.
At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.
At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day - just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.
RTX adhère aux principes d’égalité en matière de recrutement et d’embauche. Toutes les candidatures de postulants qualifiés seront examinées avec attention, sans distinction d’origine ethnique, de couleur, de religion, de genre, d’orientation ou d’identité sexuelle, d’origine nationale, d’âge, de handicap, de statut d’ancien combattant protégé ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Si vous postulez à un emploi via notre page Carrières, l'utilisation de vos informations personnelles par RTX est régie par l'Avis de confidentialité des candidatures. Cliquez ci-dessous pour sélectionner la version dans la langue de votre choix.
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Responsibilities
Investigate damaged aircraft engine components through metallurgical examinations and laboratory analyses to determine failure mechanisms and physical causes. Coordinate internal and outsourced evaluations, meet agreed schedules, prepare evidence-based reports, and review metallurgical assessment reports.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in materials engineering or an equivalent qualification and at least five years of hands-on failure analysis experience are required. Candidates should have optical and scanning electron microscopy experience, knowledge of aerospace materials and degradation mechanisms, familiarity with relevant manufacturing and treatment processes, strong communication and teamwork skills, and very good English proficiency.
Skills
- Failure Analysis
- Metallurgical Investigation
- Materials Science
- Optical Microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Chemical Analysis
- Failure Mechanism Analysis
- Metallurgical Evaluation
- Technical Reporting
- Heat Treatment
- Coatings
- Casting And Forging
- Machining And Welding
- Communication
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
Benefits
- Pension And Savings Plan With Employer Contributions
- Group Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Merit Or Recognition Program
- Health And Wellness Program
- Virtual Health Care
- Recreational And Sports Club
- Nearby Daycares
- Public Transit Accessibility
- Free Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Failure Analysis
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Aerospace
- Aircraft Engines
- Engine Components
- Metallurgical Investigation
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Chemical Analysis
- Visual Examination
- Optical Microscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Failure Mechanisms
- Material Degradation
- Aerospace Materials
- Heat Treatment
- Coatings
- Casting
- Forging
- Machining
- Welding
- Laboratory Analysis
- Technical Reporting
- Controlled Goods
- Ethics And Quality
- Environmental Health And Safety