Metallurgy Laboratory Engineer

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The primary mission includes:

• Validating heat treatment outcomes (especially induction hardening and carburizing) through precise metallurgical analysis and inspection.
• Collaborating with the Heat Treatment Engineer to interpret process trends and address deviations.
• Leading failure and cleanliness investigations, applying metallurgical knowledge to identify causes of material- or contamination-related nonconformities.
• Partnering with technicians to improve preparation accuracy, documentation, and adherence to Volvo standards.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO/ASTM standards, Volvo specifications, and best practices in metallurgical testing

Scope and Influence

This non-managerial technical role is foundational to quality, production support, and lab advancement. The Metallurgy Engineer works across departments to enhance metallurgical inspection accuracy, technical cleanliness investigations, and procedural standardization

I Do My Job

• Validate induction hardening and carburizing outcomes by inspecting microstructure, case depth, and hardness.
• Conduct failure analysis using SEM/EDS, hardness profiling, microstructure, and macro/micro etching.
• Support technical cleanliness efforts, including contamination source identification and material-type analysis.
• Collaborate with lab technicians to improve preparation methods, documentation consistency, and inspection alignment with Volvo and ISO procedures.
• Conduct particle classification and reporting using VDA 19.1 / ISO 16232 standards.
• Assist with process audits and material quality reviews for in-house and supplier operations.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area with a 5S mindset.
• Attend trainings and meetings as per orientation.

I Improve My Job

• Lead initiatives to standardize lab processes, improve test documentation, and reduce variation in metallurgical evaluations.
• Assist in root cause investigations tied to material failures, hardness deviation, or cleanliness nonconformities.
• Identify and implement improvements in sample prep, inspection flow, or image/data storage.

I Develop My Self

• Participate in advanced metallurgy and testing certifications, including:

• ASM Mechanical Testing
• SEM Operator Training
• Metallurgy for Non-Metallurgists
• Stay up to date on cleanliness inspection techniques, Volvo STD 107-0002, and VDA 19.1, especially in relation to particle behavior and source identification.

I Develop My Team

• Mentor technicians in preparation techniques, etching protocols, and image quality expectations.
• Act as a reference for metallurgical standards and test requirements during audits or new program launches.
• Support global alignment by reviewing procedures and lab practices from benchmark Volvo sites.

Microscopes & Analysis Systems:

• Jomesa (cleanliness inspection and image classification)
• Leica (metallography and general microscopy)
• SEM/EBSD/EDS (Oxford or equivalent)
• Brinell Hardness Tester
• Vickers / Rockwell Testers
• Ultrasonic inspection system (for case depth validation)
• Tensile Testing Machine
• Carbon Analyzer Tester

Cleanliness Testing & Preparation:

• Filtration systems and particle extraction stations
• ISO 16232 / VDA 19.1 compliant extraction setups
• Mechanisms for DI-water, Bonderite flush, solvents, and heated flush procedures

• Turnaround time for hardness and cleanliness inspections
• Accurate particle classification in cleanliness reports
• Case depth and microstructure conformance rate for heat-treated parts

At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For this position, the base pay is set at $83,500- $103,100 annually, and where applicable, bonus eligible. The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience.

In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,…