Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer

Department:
Manufacturing

Reports To:

Director of Materials & Nuclear Pay: 83k - 92k DOE

The Materials Engineer provides technical expertise and engineering support for TEC's Materials Testing (MT) division, with a primary focus on X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), residual stress, retained austenite, and related materials characterization services.

This position reviews and interprets technical data, prepares and reviews customer reports, performs customer measurements, supports troubleshooting and product development, and provides technical guidance to internal personnel and customers.

The Materials Engineer also provides technical mentoring to MT laboratory personnel, supports laboratory quality and accreditation requirements, conducts applied research, develops technical content and presentations, and assists in identifying and developing new products and services that expand the company's materials testing capabilities.

The following duties are representative of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• Provides materials engineering expertise, technical information, guidance, and troubleshooting assistance related to MT division capabilities.
• Provides technical expertise related to XRD and XRF applications, measurements, and results.
• Provides technical support and guidance to TEC personnel and current or prospective customers.
• Interprets and analyzes materials testing data and provides technical guidance regarding measurement results.
• Assists with technical problem-solving activities, product enhancement, and product development projects.
• Identifies, evaluates, and recommends opportunities to expand or improve existing materials testing capabilities.

• Prepares, reviews, and provides technical interpretation of customer reports generated through MT division services.
• Performs customer measurements within the MT laboratory in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Provides measurement assistance and technical troubleshooting to customers as needed.
• Supports customer inquiries and assists with the technical evaluation of current and prospective customer applications.
• Provides technical presentations, training, and other educational information to customers as appropriate.

• Provides technical mentoring, guidance, and knowledge transfer to MT laboratory personnel to support their technical development and competency.
• Provides training to laboratory personnel on applicable materials engineering concepts, measurement techniques, equipment, procedures, and interpretation of results.
• Assists laboratory personnel with technical questions, measurement challenges, and interpretation of test results.

• Supports technical matters related to laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025.
• Supports technical activities associated with the company's ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of technical procedures, documentation, and quality-related materials.
• Performs measurements and technical activities in accordance with applicable quality requirements, procedures, and customer specifications.

• Performs applied research related to materials testing, characterization, measurement techniques, and customer applications.
• Develops application notes, technical documentation, and other materials to communicate technical information.
• Prepares and delivers technical presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Conducts reviews or studies as requested.
• Identifies and assists with the development of new products and services related to current and emerging company capabilities.

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• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
• 1 year of experience in materials engineering, materials testing, XRD, residual stress analysis, or a directly related field.
• Demonstrated technical and applied knowledge of XRD.
• Demonstrated technical and applied knowledge of residual stress and retained austenite measurement and analysis.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate technical data and results.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, specifications, procedures, and written work instructions.
• Ability to perform technical research and develop clear, accurate written and oral presentations.
• Ability to use precision measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and similar instruments.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• 2–5 years of experience in materials engineering, materials testing, XRD, residual stress analysis, or a directly related field.
• Experience working in a…