Metallurgical Engineering Failure Analyst

Metallurgical Engineering Failure Analyst Element Materials Technology United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 1200 Westinghouse Boulevard (Show on map) Apr 23, 2026 Metallurgical Engineering Failure Analyst Job Locations US-NC-Charlotte

ID 2026-18792

Overview Element has an opportunity for a Failure Analyst who will be primarily responsible for the failure analysis inspections, operations, reporting and consultation services.

Salary:

$85,000 - $120,000/yr DOE Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain client contact for the purposes of market/account development, understanding customers' needs, building personal relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and maintaining a professional consulting image.
• Review technical documents and to construct a suitable scope of work. Prepare written proposals, schedule tests, analyze test results and prepare high-quality reports.
• Perform root cause failure analysis investigations on metallic components from the aviation/ aerospace, space, transportation, consumer products / industrials and energy industries
• Metallurgical examinations / optical microscopy
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
• Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS)
• Safely operate and maintain lab equipment in compliance with company requirements. Estimate the work effort required and to help in the commercial breakdown of the work Skills / Qualifications
• Experience and recognized qualification in Metallurgy. Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 3-5 years experience in failure analysis.
• 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

ISO 17025

(Nadcap preferred) laboratory environment

• Strong communication / presentation skills
• The ability to assess and respond to client requirements in an appropriate manner prioritizing customer service and professional partnerships
• 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 #LI-TK1 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.