• perform metallic and non-metallic material analysis
  • mechanical property testing, microstructure analysis, chemical composition, failure analysis
  • purchasing group raw material representative (steel, aluminum, oils)

Essential Responsibilities

  • lead or support analysis of material and process related properties
  • support manufacturing engineer's development and countermeasure activities
  • interpretation of standards and their application
  • lab equipment maintenance, create procedures for use and train associates
  • cutoff and precision saws, mounting press, belt grinder, polishing wheel
  • SEM with EDS, stereo and digital microscopes, Rockwell and Vickers Hardness, tensile machine, FTIR
  • support quality assurance visits at suppliers (raw materials, heat treat)

Daily Tasks

  • work on analysis requests received from all divisions of plant
  • perform equipment maintenance
  • track and monitor steel shipments to Gear department
  • interface with associates needing technical advise or assistance

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

  • background in Metallurgical and/or Materials Engineering
  • technical writing skills
  • strong communication skills

Education Requirement

B.S. in Metallurgical or Materials Science or equivalent education plus experience

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