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Failure Analyst Element Materials Technology - 3.0 Wixom, MI Job Details 18 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Staff supervision Metals experience in materials engineering Content creation for technical audiences Defect resolution root cause analysis Team supervision Laboratory document review Defect analysis Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Electron microscopy Mid-level Analysis skills Laboratory reports Client management Traditional material testing Elemental analysis Microscopic quality analysis Industrial equipment Laboratory staff supervision Technical project management Scanning electron microscope Research findings presentation Communication skills Documentation reviews Failure analysis

Full Job Description Overview:

Element has an opportunity for a Failure Analyst / Metallurgical Engineer who will be primarily responsible for the failure analysis inspections, operations, reporting and consultation services. Element Detroit Wixom is a full-service metallurgical and materials testing laboratory supporting the automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1987, the laboratory provides extensive expertise in mechanical testing, fatigue testing, metallurgical evaluations, chemical analysis, corrosion testing, and advanced failure analysis, helping manufacturers validate material performance and resolve complex engineering challenges. If you are not currently authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

Responsibilities:

Supervision, conducting and reporting of failure analysis Operate metallurgical equipment including SEM/EDS Project management of client communication, quotations, follow up, reporting, and invoicing Presentation of technical work in different platforms, both written and oral in a confident manner Exhibit pragmatic and innovative with respect to both conduct of the investigation and providing solutions for the client Review technical documents and to construct a suitable scope of work Estimate the work effort required and to help in the commercial breakdown of the work Supervise routine metallographic examinations and review / compose standard reporting comments Skills /

Qualifications:

Experience and recognized qualification in Metallurgy Experience in conducting and reporting of root cause failure analysis Experience in working with

SEM / EDS

(Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive analysis) Experience working in an

ISI 17025

laboratory environment Proven supervisory skills Strong communication / presentation skills The ability to assess and respond to client requirements in an appropriate manner Ability to operate and function within a team, drawing on other expertise where required Flexibility and adaptability to different workloads and roles within the company

Company Overview:

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement:

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.