5-7 years of experience in Metallurgy or related field
Proven track record in root cause failure analysis
Hands-on experience with SEM/EDS technology
Familiarity with ISI 17025 laboratory standards
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to assess and meet client needs effectively
Responsibilities
Supervise and conduct failure analysis inspections
Operate metallurgical equipment, including SEM/EDS
Manage client communications, quotations, and invoicing
Present technical findings confidently in both written and oral formats
Innovate solutions during investigations for client issues
Review technical documents to define project scope
Estimate work effort and assist in commercial breakdowns
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Collaborative work environment
Exposure to advanced metallurgical technologies
Engagement with diverse client projects
Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Failure Analyst/ Metallurgical Engineer who will be primarily responsible for the failure analysis inspections, operations, reporting and consultation services.
Responsibilities
Supervision, conducting and reporting of failure analysis
Operate metallurgical equipment including SEM/EDS
Project management of client communication, quotations, follow up, reporting, and invoicing
Presentation of technical work in different platforms, both written and oral in a confident manner
Exhibit pragmatic and innovative with respect to both conduct of the investigation and providing solutions for the client
Review technical documents and to construct a suitable scope of work
Estimate the work effort required and to help in the commercial breakdown of the work
Supervise routine metallographic examinations and review / compose standard reporting comments
Skills / Qualifications
Experience and recognized qualification in Metallurgy
Experience in conducting and reporting of root cause failure analysis
Experience in working with SEM / EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive analysis)
Experience working in an ISI 17025 laboratory environment
Proven supervisory skills
Strong communication / presentation skills
The ability to assess and respond to client requirements in an appropriate manner
Ability to operate and function within a team, drawing on other expertise where required
Flexibility and adaptability to different workloads and roles within the company
