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Failure Analysis Technician

thyssenkrupp
Lafayette, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
Your responsibilities

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing dimensional, metallurgical and nondestructive inspections on production, development, and field return material. This position also carries the added responsibilities of performing all day-to-day activities necessary for the functioning of the lab, including maintaining lab equipment.

Job Description

Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform the tear down of assemblies and facilitate the dimensional and metallurgical evaluation on purchased finished, field return, and engineering development material using techniques such as metallography, magnetic particle inspection, hardness testing and others, to determine the quality of the material or process. This position will work closely with Engineers to develop the testing plan for each part. Perform investigations necessary to determine cause of component failure and document results. Provide technical support for various areas of the LEC regarding quality of production or non-production material.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum entry level requires a high school diploma/equivalent and two years of training or related experience in metallurgy, non-destructive testing or quality control.

Required:

  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Self-starter. Able to work independently with very little supervision and produce high-quality work, as the piece part is likely on the only piece like it in the world.
  • Basic knowledge of engine operation and engine components.
  • Attention to detail. Safety oriented.
  • Stable employment history.
  • Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
  • Experience with gaging (Mics, calipers, etc)
  • Able to effectively and professionally communicate with individuals at varying technical competency levels.


Preferred:

  • Proficient with all Microsoft office products.
  • Ability to read and interpret part drawings and specifications.
  • Experience working


Job Compensation

Compensation up to $24.27/hour based on experience

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Voluntary Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • And more!


Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Disclaimer

This is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information.

TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited/withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including People With Disabilities And Veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

TK does not:

  • Send job offers from free email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, etc.;
  • Request payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment;
  • Authorize anyone to collect money or agree to any monetary arrangement in return for a job at TK;
  • Send checks to job seekers; or
  • Make job offers through third parties. In the event TK uses professional recruitment services through a third party, offers are always made directly by TK and not by any third parties.


PLEASE NOTE:

  • TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;
  • TK will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer that is not directly made by TK;
  • Anyone making an employment offer in return for money is not authorized by TK; and
  • TK reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals/entities.


TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. Please visit our official careers website at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en to view authentic job openings at TK.

If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at tkmna.employee.care@thyssenkrupp-materials.com.

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Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence. thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services strives to be the preferred supplier of value-added product management and industrial services for the manufacturing industry in North America, differentiating itself from competitors through superior reliability and quality of service, performance excellence, continuous improvement, and emphasis on creation of value. Successful partnerships with the automotive industry, its Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III suppliers, and other original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and assemblers are the foundation of successful growth as a service provider of choice. Major market segments also include consumer goods, white goods, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Services include supply chain management, logistics management, testing and inspection services, and packaging and kitting.

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