Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer

** Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer*
* ** Hagerstown, MD*
* ** 6‑Month Contract*
* ** Do you have a passion for metallurgy?
** We are seeking a skilled  
** Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer
** to investigate material failures, determine root causes, and support product reliability improvements. This 6‑month contract role requires hands‑on experience with metallurgical testing and strong analytical and reporting skills.

** In this role you will:*
* + Perform  
** root cause analysis
** on failed metal components using SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, and mechanical testing.

+ Conduct  
** destructive and non-destructive tests**  (tensile, hardness, NDT) to validate failure mechanisms.

+ Interpret test data, microstructures, and fractography to identify failure modes.

+ Prepare clear, detailed  
** technical reports
** and present findings to engineering and quality teams.

+ Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement corrective actions.

** Well qualified candidates will have:*
* + Master's or PhD in  
** Metallurgy, Materials Science** , or related field (or equivalent experience).

+ Strong knowledge of  
** alloy behavior, fracture mechanics, corrosion** , phase transformations, and high‑temperature properties.

+ Hands-on proficiency with  
** SEM, EDS, microscopy, tensile and hardness testing** .

+ Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

+ Strong  
** technical writing
** and communication abilities.

** This contract position comes with:*
* + Pay of $48-$51.34/hr.

+  ACA compliant health insurance, paid holidays and a  retention bonus

+ A chance to be part of a  
** team shaping the future
** of clean transportation

** Apply today
** to learn more about this unique opportunity!

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