Job Details
Job Location
Product Evaluation Systems Inc - Latrobe, PA
Description
COMPANY
Product Evaluation Systems (PES), an ATS company, operates as a comprehensive testing laboratory situated in Latrobe, PA, just 40 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Our facility integrates metallurgical, mechanical, chemical, and nondestructive testing capabilities, offering clients a complete range of services. With our in-house resources and expertise, we provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for all testing needs.
ROLE
As a Metallurgical Engineer II, your role entails leading and interpreting metallurgical analyses within our laboratory. This includes ensuring the accuracy of reported results, collaborating with metallographers to interpret material microstructures, conducting or assisting in failure analysis projects, utilizing SEM and light microscopes for analysis, managing long-term client projects, and devising analytical strategies and metallurgical recommendations to meet client needs.
Responsibilities:

• Interpret material specification and customer requirements.
• Analyze microstructural/macrostructural features of the material using materials analysis techniques and imaging/analysis software per applicable specifications and purchase order requirements.
• Communicate with customers, as needed, regarding nonconformances, scope of work issues/questions or unexpected analytical results.
• Design, write, and test new procedures (and subsequent implementation).
• Communicate with customers (verbal and written) regarding findings, interpretation and clarification of results.
• Review customer testing requirements/RFQs to determine feasibility and expected costs.
• Final review of analytical reports for thoroughness and accuracy.
• Assist in failure analysis investigations and summary report generation.
• Assist in heat treatment decisions and oversight.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science or Metallurgical Engineering required
• Master's degree in Material Science or Metallurgical Engineering preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of prior experience in Material Science/Metallurgy. Master's degree may be used to substitute for some experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products and Outlook.
• Preferred advanced skills in developing/programming software used to analyze data (e.g. Excel).
• U.S. Persons" Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

What will set you apart

• Hands on experience working in metallurgy lab or industrial setting.
• Team player attitude with a strong ability to collaborate and establish rapport with staff and customers
• Excellent attention to detail, multitasking abilities and being very organized.
• Proven leadership skills and problem solving initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills