BS in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering preferred; equivalent degrees may be considered.
5-10 years of experience analyzing metallic fractures using SEM and metallurgical techniques required.
5+ years of hands-on experience with metallurgical laboratory equipment and practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills essential for client interactions.
Familiarity with aerospace materials specifications and ability to interpret them is required.
Ability to assess and respond to client requirements efficiently and professionally.
Flexibility to manage shifting workloads and multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and conduct lab tests for failure analysis and reverse engineering projects.
Review technical documents and recommend scopes of work with quotations.
Independently operate metallurgical equipment for sample preparation and examination.
Utilize SEM/EDS systems to interpret fractography and EDS results.
Recommend material specifications according to industry standards.
Manage projects, ensuring effective communication with internal teams and clients.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and articulate results to clients.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse projects in a dynamic environment.
Collaborative work culture with both internal teams and clients.
Access to advanced metallurgical equipment and technologies.
Professional development opportunities in failure analysis and reverse engineering.
Full Job Description
Overview
Element Huntington Beach has an opportunity for an experienced Failure Analyst whose primary responsibilities are conducting, coordinating and interpreting all required lab tests involved with performing failure analysis investigations as well as reverse engineering projects. This position will require you to work both with our internal team and directly with clients to provide technical guidance and budgetary quotes for projects and provide investigation results to clients in an expeditious manner.
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 / year DOE (Depending on Experience)
Responsibilities • Coordinating/conducting and interpreting all lab tests involved in performing failure analysis and/or reverse engineering projects. • Review technical documents and recommend scopes of work, including quotations for failure analysis and/or reverse engineering projects. • Independently operate metallurgical equipment involving sample preparation and examination. • Independently operate an SEM/EDS system, interpret fractography results, and interpret EDS results. • Recommend material specifications as applicable to industry standards for reverse engineering projects. • Project management including internal team communication, client communication, testing, reporting, and accountability for monthly productivity. • Prepare comprehensive written technical reports and effectively articulate investigation results verbally to clients. • Work will be performed mainly in the metallurgical laboratory or failure analysis area; however, may require lifting Skills / Qualifications • BS in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering preferred; however, equivalent degree/educational background may be considered. • 5 - 10 years of experience in analyzing metallic fractures using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and metallurgical techniques is required. • 5+ years of experience/working knowledge of metallurgical laboratory equipment and practices. Hands-on experience in preparation and interpretation of metallurgical specimens is required. • Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills. • Familiarity with aerospace materials specifications, and ability to read and interpret materials specifications is required. • Ability to interpret a variety of testing procedures, requirements, client instructions, data, and component/assembly drawings/prints. • Ability to assess and respond to client requirements in an efficient and professional manner. • Ability to operate and function within a team, drawing on other expertise where required. • Flexibility and adaptability to handle different/shifting workloads, multiple priorities, and client deadlines.
