Materials Engineer

Eaton’s IS VEH Technology division is currently seeking a Materials Engineer. This is a Full Time role (M-F Daylight) based at our site in Marshall, MI!

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year.  Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

• Support materials engineering projects related to new product development, design validation, manufacturing support, and failure analysis.
• Review test requests and develop test plans in collaboration with engineers.
• Coordinate laboratory work within project schedules to meet engineering and program deliverables.
• Conduct metallurgical characterization and testing, including:
o    Macro and micro photographic documentation, metallographic sample preparation, microstructure evaluation   o    Superficial, bulk, and microhardness testing, case depth determination    o    x ray fluorescence (XRF) elemental analysis   o    Carbon/Sulfur elemental analysis
• Perform fractography and advanced analysis using optical and electron microscopes (SEM/EDX).
• Interpret metallurgical test results and provide technical recommendations to engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Prepare engineering reports, test summaries, and presentations to communicate results and recommendations.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as cut off saws, mounting presses, polishers, microscopes, and hardness testers.
• Ensure safe laboratory practices, including chemical handling, disposal, and use of safety equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety management systems

Qualifications:

Basic (Required)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or Engineering from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of experience with metallurgy, heat treating, and failure analysis
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponosorship now and in the future
• No relocation is available for this position. Candidates must reside within a 75 mile radius of Marshall, MI. (Active Duty Military service members are exempt from this geographical limitation) Preferred:
• 10 years of experience materials engineering and/or metallurgical lab environment.
• Exposure to SEM/EDX (Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy), fractography, or advanced materials characterization.  
• Familiarity with nondestructive testing, manufacturing environments and quality systems.

Skills:

Position Criteria:
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead challenging technical projects and are self-directed.
• Independently performs assignments with minimal guidance and understands the business impact of different solutions.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Effective oral and written communication skills as well as planning and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively work with cross functional teams
• Limited travel may be required for plant or supplier support.

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