À propos de ce poste Metallurgy Engineer chez ALTEN Technology USA
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct root cause analysis on failed components, including fracture surfaces, corrosion damage, and microstructures to determine failure mechanisms such as fatigue, creep, or stress corrosion cracking
- Utilize advanced analytical tools including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), hardness testing, and optical microscopy
- Design and perform destructive testing (e.g., tensile, hardness) and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to replicate failures and validate material performance
- Analyze and interpret test data, fractography, and microstructural images to understand material behavior and failure modes
- Develop detailed technical reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations
- Present results and insights to engineering, quality, and leadership teams in a clear and actionable manner
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence of failures
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product durability and reliability
Qualifications:
- Master’s in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Deep understanding of metallurgical principles including phase transformations, alloy behavior, fracture mechanics, corrosion, and high-temperature performance
- Hands-on experience with analytical tools such as SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, and tensile testing
- Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and analytical rigor
- Demonstrated ability to investigate complex material issues and determine root causes effectively
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex data and findings
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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