Materials Failure Engineer

Overview

Stefanini Group is hiring. Stefanini is looking for an Automotive Metallurgical Engineer in Hagerstown, MD.

For quick apply, please reach out to Merwyne Guillermo at me

Work Location:

13302 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742.

• Investigate why metal parts fail or perform poorly using Metallurgy Failure Analysis techniques and tools such as SEM, EDS, hardness testing, and microscopy to determine root causes (fracture, corrosion, design flaws) and recommend preventive actions.
• Root Cause Analysis:
  Examine failed components (fracture surfaces, corrosion, microstructures) to determine failure origins and mechanisms (fatigue, creep, stress corrosion cracking).
• Testing & Validation:
  Develop and perform destructive (tensile, hardness) and non-destructive (NDT) tests to replicate failures and validate material performance.
• Data Interpretation:
  Analyze test results and microscopic images (fractography) to understand material behavior and failure modes.
• Reporting & Communication:
  Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to engineering, quality, and management teams.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, quality) to implement corrective actions and improve product reliability.

• Education:
  
  Master’s or PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Metallurgical Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of phase transformations, alloy behavior, fracture mechanics, corrosion, and high-temperature properties.
• Analytical Tools:
  Proficiency with SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, tensile testing.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to solve complex material issues.
• Technical Writing:
  Excellent ability to document and present complex technical data clearly.

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied and information about the process including interviews and job offers.

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises worldwide. Our presence includes the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, with clients across a broad range of markets including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini maintains a global presence as a CMM Level 5 organization.