Metallic Test & Surface Treatment Engineer

Position: Metallic Test & Surface Treatment Engineer

Contract: Permanent contract, full-time position

Salary: It will be discussed during the recruiting process, taking into consideration seniority and responsibilities within the activity.

AYES is a Switzerland-based Engineering and Technology consulting company headquartered in Baden. Our core business operates across several industrial sectors, including Automotive, Aerospace, Space & Defense, Railway, Energy, and Life Sciences.

With a strong focus on innovation and engineering excellence, AYES supports clients across Switzerland, Europe, and the United States, delivering advanced R&D and technology solutions.

At AYES, people are at the center of everything we do. We believe that knowledge sharing, collaboration, and talent development are key drivers of sustainable growth and technological progress.

• metallic materials, especially steel, aluminum, and titanium
• fatigue behavior of metallic materials, including theory, influencing factors, testing, and crack types
• testing campaigns on metallic coupons
• technical documentation, test procedures, and test reports
• aeronautical standards, processes and materials qualification
• manufacturing processes such as forming, machining, and milling
• assembly practices using screws, rivets, and bolts, joints, and lubricants
• surface treatments such as anodizing, galvanizing, chemical conversion, corrosion protection, and electrochemical treatments
• heat treatments and their effects on microstructure
• coordination of material investigations, including failure cases related to materials and processes
• allowables for raw materials and treatments

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in materials engineering, preferably within aerospace or other regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of metallic materials and their mechanical behavior, especially fatigue and fracture
• Experience with material testing, data analysis, and interpretation of results
• Familiarity with aeronautical standards and material qualification processes
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes for metallic structures
• Knowledge of surface and heat treatments and their industrial applications
• Ability to manage multiple activities, work autonomously, and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English;
  German is a plus.

If you are a detail-oriented communicator with a passion for technical precision, and you want to be part of a growing international engineering company with exciting opportunities in Europe and the USA, then...