OverviewWho we're looking forTRD is looking for a highly motivated Materials Engineer, Engine Design.
This is a full-time position. It involves frequent extended working hours and occasional weekend work.
What you'll be doing- Analyze failed or damaged components and assemblies regularly to determine root cause and act as the team's materials analysis specialist.
- Operate optical and scanning electron microscopes (SEM) for failure analysis and daily work, applying basic metrology principles and using digital cameras and software to document findings.
- Understand EDS analysis principles and apply them via SEM on a regular basis.
- Organize specialized external testing and evaluation techniques when required.
- Prepare failure investigation reports daily, including written and photographic content and educated recommendations for corrective action.
- Provide engineering support for materials selection, heat treatment, coating, and processing to Engineering, Manufacturing, and team partners.
- Support Quality Control initiatives by ensuring components meet defined material and heat treatment requirements.
- Evaluate component manufacturing processes regularly and advise on continuous improvement.
- Prepare metallurgical samples and measure material hardness on occasion, assessing the results.
- Lead statistical analysis projects to monitor or identify trends in hardness, micro cleanliness, failure, or other metallurgical characteristics, and direct the methodology and tools used.
- Deliver multiple investigations and job tasks in parallel under tight timelines while maintaining high work-product quality.
What you will bring- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy.
- Previous operational experience with SEM instruments.
- Intimate familiarity with modern materials, their heat treatment, processing techniques, and microstructures, especially high-strength steels, aluminum, and titanium alloys.
- A sound understanding of material phase diagrams and the chemical interactions of metals.
- A high level of computer and engineering software literacy.
- Excellent investigative, analytical, and report-writing skills.
- Self-motivation, the ability to work semi-independently, and the drive to do more than is immediately obvious.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for working with personnel from all internal departments, external suppliers, and vendors.
- Physical requirements: good vision for assessing digital images, examining components and specimens for fine detail, and prolonged optical microscopy; the ability to sit at a computer or desk; and the ability to traverse large factory facilities for supplier audits and inspections.
Bonus if you have- Previous operational experience with industrial CT instruments.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Visual Basic, or similar software.
Travel Requirements- Occasional local and air travel to vendors or labs, plus periodic domestic and international travel for vendor, supplier, and partner visits.
What we'll bring- During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
- Flexible work options based on business needs.
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
- Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
The annual base salary range for this position is $119,400.00 - $194,000.00.
