Metallurgical Laboratory Engineer

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include major vehicle providers, other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and clients from the international motor sports community. We are hiring a Metallurgical Laboratory Engineer to work in Dearborn, MI.

• Provide failure analysis and material evaluation of automotive components and manufacturing equipment in support of product launches, vehicle teams, and engineering.
• Prepare and evaluate metallic samples using ASTM, SAE, and local test methods.
• Prepare electronic reports with results, photo‑documentation, and conclusions on a timely basis.
• Regularly communicate testing results during meetings with engineers and suppliers.
• Operate and maintain a variety of analytical instrumentation and physical testing equipment including, but not limited to, sample preparation equipment, hardness and tensile testers, SEM/EDS, XRF, OE, and metallographs.

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy/Materials Science or related field of study.
• Experience with metallographic materials testing including microstructures, SEM/EDS, and mechanical testing.
• Experience with failure analysis testing including optical microscopy and SEM analysis techniques as well as mechanical testing.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Demonstrate ability to apply quality assurance/quality control principles, design experiments, develop new analytical testing methods, recommend & implement new instrumentation & techniques, maintain analytical instrumentation, act as a technical resource for group related issues, multitask and handle complex technical issues, and possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.