Engineering Lead - Analysis Laboratory

Overview

Lead lab team, direct failure analyses, and advance materials characterization

Key Responsibilities

• failure analysis
• fea libraries
• material testing
• reliability modeling
• lab management
• testing expertise

Tasks

-Serve as a subject matter expert in standardized testing methods and materials science. -Lead and manage the Analysis Laboratory team to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals. -Mentor and coach team members to foster technical growth and collaboration. -Develop and execute a long-term strategic vision for the Analysis Lab in alignment with senior engineering leadership. -Direct and perform failure analyses on field returns, manufacturing defects, and test failures using advanced analytical techniques. -Build and maintain Finite Element Analysis (FEA) material libraries and develop reliability models using theoretical and empirical data. -Act as a liaison with external consultants and industry experts to enhance internal capabilities. -Ensure high standards of laboratory practices, process improvements, and data integrity. -Utilize tools such as FTIR, SEM, melt flow analysis, and mechanical testing to investigate material and component failures (e.g., fractures, corrosion). -Characterize and model new materials to support product development and innovation.

Requirements

• materials engineering
• sem
• ftir
• 10+ years
• leadership
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for each degree earned. -Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. -Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. -Proven experience with analytical tools and techniques such as SEM, FTIR, stress-strain testing, and fractography. -10+ years of industry experience in materials engineering, failure analysis, or a related technical field. -Demonstrated leadership and team management experience in a technical environment.

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