Metallurgical Test, Senior Analyst; Onsite

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Pratt & Whitney Quality & Process Engineering (Q&PE) organization is seeking an energetic, self-directed individual contributor to support the East Hartford Q&PE Production Support Group.

The Q&PE Production Support Group is responsible for metallurgical investigations, failure analysis, testing and validation to blue print and specification requirements of various aerospace raw materials and finished parts.

• Participate in investigations involving complex chemical and metallurgical problems, using established as well as innovative techniques.
• Perform microstructural analyses related to the evaluation of aerospace materials for compliance to standards.
• Familiar with current Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) techniques including sample preparation, microscope operation, and image data collection and analysis.
• Perform SEM/EDS investigation on both non-metallic and metallic samples for failure analysis, general sample characterization, and material identification.
• Possess a strong work ethic; the ability to work independently, and prioritize work flow, is critical.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.
• Interact effectively with customers at all levels.

• B.S. degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Successful candidate must have 2 years of experience using analytical instruments to evaluate materials, and a firm understanding of lab protocols.
• The candidate must have a working knowledge of various types of analytical test equipment, as well as an understanding of general manufacturing processes.

• A willingness to put the customer first is crucial, as this position periodically requires extra effort to satisfy our manufacturing customers.
• Other skills which are important are the ability to interface with customers, problem solving, computer skills, good communication, and organizational skills.

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s…