Metallurgical Engineering Failure Analyst

Description

• Establish and maintain client contact for market/account development, understanding needs, building relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and maintaining a professional consulting image.
• Review technical documents, construct scopes of work, prepare proposals, schedule tests, analyze results, and produce high‑quality reports.
• Perform root‑cause failure analysis on metallic components for aviation, aerospace, space, transportation, consumer products, industrial, and energy sectors.
• Conduct metallurgical examinations and optical microscopy.
• Apply energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).
• Safely operate and maintain lab equipment, estimate work effort, and assist in commercial breakdown of projects.
• Conduct and report root‑cause failure investigations.
• Assess and respond to client requirements, prioritizing customer service and professional partnerships.
• Collaborate effectively within a team, leveraging expertise as needed.

Requirements

• Utilize scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
• Hold recognized qualifications in metallurgy with a bachelor’s degree in materials, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline and 3‑5 years of failure analysis experience.
• Work with SEM/EDS (scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive analysis).
• Operate in an ISO 17025 laboratory environment (Nadcap preferred).
• Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills.
• Show flexibility and adaptability to varied workloads and roles.

Benefits

Element has an opportunity for a Failure Analyst who will be primarily responsible for failure analysis inspections, operations, reporting and consultation services. Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year, depending on experience.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance