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Metallographer Prep Technician

Cincinnati, Ohio.

Overview:

Metallographer Prep Technician will prepare specimens for examination on an optical metallograph. This includes cutting, mounting, identifying, polishing and etching specimens in accordance with appropriate procedures.

Primary responsibilities include - but are not limited to:

• Prepare samples for metallographic examination

• Organize work for efficient execution according to procedures. Maintain flow through met prep and metallography to meet customer needs and promote efficiency.

• Perform specialized instructions.

• Perform other job related tasks as assigned by your supervisor.

Organize workflow of tests to meet customer needs and promote efficiency.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Some college or knowledge of safely handling acids is a plus.

• Knowledge of met prep equipment.

Qualifications:

• History of good performance and demonstrated safe behaviors

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, energetic personality

• Dependable

• Fast learner

• Teamwork

• Adaptable to change

• Good computer skills (Lab tracking, Microsoft Office, LIMS, ABS Oracle)

• Attention to detail

• Some overtime required on short notice

• Ability to follow and demonstrate directions and procedures

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

• Able to regularly lift and move objects up to 30 pounds with repetition

• Able to perform in indoor work conditions

• Able to function in narrow aisles and passageways

• Able to work up to 12 hour workdays, if required

Our company:

Acuren is a nondestructive testing, inspection and engineering firm focused on supporting mechanical integrity and inspection programs for clients in the Petrochemical, Refinery, Pipeline, Pulp & Paper, Power Generation, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, and Automotive industries. We have over 3,000 skilled employees and a network of 90 local offices across North America dedicated to supporting our client's inspection needs.

What we offer:

We offer work in a fast-paced, growing company with potential for career advancement, personal development and growth. Along with challenging learning opportunities, you will find competitive compensation, paid vacation and sick leave, and tuition reimbursement. We believe in "A Higher Level of Reliability" in everything we do. For our employees, this means providing a safe and respectful workplace and a steady job with opportunities to learn and grow.

We Support an Equal Opportunity Workplace:

Acuren supports a diverse workforce and is a member of the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity. Consideration for employment is based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States.

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Job Description:

Creating Long-Term Value Thru Relentless Innovation®

ATI is a global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components. Our products support diverse markets and industries such as aerospace and defense, oil & gas, electrical energy, medical, automotive, and other industrial markets.

Summary:

We are currently seeking Process Development Engineer for a materials analysis position focused on characterizing and identifying defects in engineering alloys (stainless steels, nickel alloys and titanium mill products) and failure analysis of such products after fabrication and time in service. Ideally, the candidate will have at least five years of experience in analysis of materials and be technically oriented. The ability to analyze and interpret data to drive corrective actions will be a key part of the position. Knowledge of metallographic light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and image analysis is necessary. Experience in metals, specifically stainless steels, and expertise with other analytical tools (X-Ray diffraction, Auger electron spectroscopy, XPS) is valued.

The position will be based at our Natrona Heights Operations in Natrona Heights, PA. This position reports to the Manager, Physical Metallurgy and Metallography.

Responsibilities

Daily efforts will include entering work requests, analyzing samples, writing various reports to internal and external customers.

• Work closely with Product, Process and Operating engineers to understand the analysis needed on samples.

• Work closely with Product Development engineers to provide input towards the manufacturability of newly developed products.

• Identify needs for additional data collection such as mill process variables and customer processes, etc. as required.

• Participate in outside professional activities to maintain knowledge on developments in the field.

• Develop, and use efficient and effective "best practices" and standards.

Essential Functions:

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

Requirements

• B.S. is required in a technical field. Materials Engineering or Metallurgy is a plus -- other disciplines will be considered under special circumstances.

• Five years minimum experience demonstrating solid aptitude in analytical fields and the ability to analyze and interpret data.

• Direct experience in a technical environment is desired. Specialty metals manufacturing experience is preferred.

• Experience with stainless steels and specialty stainless products is desired. Process knowledge of melting, hot working, and finishing metals desired.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to all levels of the organization.

• Proficient computer background with the Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel and Power Point) and ability to adapt to company and job related systems.

Requisition Number
19-2022

Area of Interest

R & D / Technical / Engineering

Status

Full-time

Job Type

Exempt

Location

Natrona Heights Operations-A45

Luna Innovations is a NASDAQ-listed company employing a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals developing and manufacturing a new generation of technologies and products. We have been successful in taking innovative technologies from the applied research stage to product development and ultimately to the commercial market. This has been done utilizing a disciplined and integrated business model designed to accelerate the process and drive breakthroughs in fields as diverse as defense, energy, healthcare and telecommunications.

Luna seeks a candidate to support research and development activities with the Performance Systems and Analytics Group of Luna's Technology Development Division. Activities will include leading experimental work for new product development. These products are being developed to improve methods of materials testing and for transportation and infrastructure asset monitoring to enable condition based maintenance.

Role/Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting ongoing interdisciplinary research projects and new technology development with a focus on materials testing, aerospace structures, corrosion, and cracking. Duties will include assuming lead and/or working as part of a multi-disciplinary team for various development projects, experimental design, developing test procedures, executing measurements, report generation, and customer support. At a minimum, candidates will have a proven track record in materials testing and corrosion including experience with potentiostats, sample preparation, data acquisition systems, data analysis, and basic machine shop skills.

Ideally, the candidate's skill-set should include:

• Laboratory experience using potentiostats to perform polarization scans and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

• Experience in data processing and analysis using MATLAB and other programing and data visualization tools such as OriginPro

• Working knowledge of corrosion and materials testing and analysis including metallographic surface preparation, and optical and scanning electron microscopy

• Experience performing environmentally assisted cracking tests under controlled atmospheric conditions

• Applied knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as models FEMAP w/ NASTRAN FEA

• Proven experience using common lab and machine shop tools such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multi-meters, mills, lathes, etc.

• Ability to learn new skills quickly and apply engineering knowledge to R&D challenges

The position will require design, customization of developmental measurement systems, as well as operation and use of unique mechanical and electrochemical test systems to perform novel materials performance or asset monitoring evaluations. The candidate will need to be creative and work with other staff to assemble prototype hardware and software systems to support on-going programs and next-generation development activities. The candidate is expected to be self-motivated while also working as part of a dynamic team of engineers and scientists. Often, multiple tasks from different programs must be performed in parallel, so the ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task. The ability to document and relate technical information verbally and in written form to team members and outside customers is critical. An ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, interdisciplinary environment is a valuable skill for any potential candidate. Some travel may be required.

Education:

• Ideal applicants will have at least a BSME and some industry intern or undergraduate research experience in engineering including materials science, corrosion, and production processes.

• Exceptional troubleshooting skills with some hands-on experience in materials testing, production processes, solid mechanics, corrosion testing, and data analysis are a must.

• Candidates should be skilled in the use of electrochemical, mechanical test, metallographic equipment and be accustom to proper laboratory practices for preforming test chemical, electrochemical, and mechanical tests.

• A demonstrated working knowledge of experimental planning, data processing, and basic statistical analysis for verifying validity of experimental results, interpreting data, and reporting finding is important.

• The ability to program in MATLAB, JAVA, Python, or Visual Basic is beneficial.

Due to government contracting regulations, U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is a firm requirement.

Metallurgical Engineer Intern

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity

Location: Greer, SC

Honeywell Metallography Engineers are responsible to perform metallurgical analysis on many types of aerospace materials providing expertise for internal customers to understand the characteristics of materials and applicable manufacturing processes. This engineering role provides hands-on metallographic and related laboratory analysis and documentation for Honeywell Aerospace.

We're looking for a person who handles change with a positive attitude, can juggle multiple competing priorities to reach goals, can work in a team environment to achieve team goals, can be flexible with work schedules and hours, and willing to accept any materials lab need with diligence and a positive attitude. A person fulfilling this position will perform the majority of their own sample preparation and analysis in response to customers' objectives.
10 Customer Interface 60 Laboratory Support 20 Technical Documentation 10 Project Schedule, Budget and Milestone development and management

You Must Have:

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or related discipline. Preference given to Materials Science or Metallurgy

We Value

• Strong background in advanced alloy metallurgy and microstructural analysis

• Preference given to experience in an aerospace materials lab with primary focus in metallurgy/metallographic and/or SEM knowledge areas

Due to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.NonexemptCareers at Honeywell - EngineeringINCLUDES

• 1st Shift

• Continued Professional Development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Job ID: HRD41310

• Category: Engineering

• Location: 3520 Westmoor St, South Bend, IN 46628-1373 USA

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Seeking a lab technician to join our Materials & Process Quality Laboratory.

Individual will work under direct or minimal supervision to perform material analysis and testing per the laboratory's standard work and company procedures.

In this position you will perform analyses and tests on a variety of raw materials, and/or finished products to ensure quality requirements are met. You will perform qualitative tests or assays on samples, monitor quality statistics and reports, review production records for conformance to procedures, and conduct non-conformance tests of manufactured, or tested product. You will collect and prepare samples taken on-site and materials provided by subsidiaries, suppliers, customers, and other laboratories. You will also coordinate with outside labs and technicians to perform required testing.

Typical analyses include testing of chemical processing lines, metallographic testing, composite material testing, metallurgical testing, raw material specimen preparation, fluid testing, and oven and autoclave system accuracy testing.

There may be opportunities to learn more advanced analysis such as FTIR and/or Nondestructive testing.

Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned technical tasks.

• Strong work ethic.

• Strong computer skills.

• Strong reading comprehension skills including capability to interpret engineering specifications and test procedures

• Strong communication skills needed to support team-based work environment.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage in a fast paced environment with competing priorities

• Ability to follow written work instructions required.

• The ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure team environment a must.

• Off-shift work and overtime may be required to support business needs.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Basic Chemistry

• Experience working in a laboratory environment

• Experience performing tests in accordance with ASTM standards

• Mechanical aptitude

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of cast/wrought and powder metal stainless steels and specialty alloys including high temperature (iron-nickel-cobalt base), stainless, superior corrosion resistant, controlled expansion alloys, ultra high strength and implantable alloys, tool and die steels, and other specialty metals as well as cast/wrought titanium alloys. We provide materials solutions to the ever changing needs of the automotive, aerospace/ defense, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer products industries. Since it is all about innovation at Carpenter, we are continuing to grow and develop our business strategies.

QUALITY ADMINISTRATOR

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Perform a Quality over-check of order requirements and generate certifications for wire, bar and strip and FBB (forged bar/billet) products.

• Responsible to analyze and review order requirements, including chemistry, mechanical, magnetic and metallographic test requirements as well as quality, manufacturing, heat treating capabilities and other material characteristics to ensure order requirements are completed prior to Met release.

• Responsible for the generation of the product certifications in our mainframe systems as well as using other support systems such as Lotus Notes and SharePoint to obtain information to complete the certifications.

• Identifies issues that prevent the certifications from being completed and coordinates the response and resolution of questions to resolve these issues.

• Responsible for reviewing re-certification requests and making these changes on our certifications.

• Performs all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma required. 2+ years of relevant certification experience. 2+ years of experience in a quality role or related area. Working knowledge of MS Office, SharePoint, SAP and Lotus Notes.

• Ability to develop knowledge of the certification process, quality systems and requirements.

• The ideal candidate will require strong written and verbal communication skills on a highly technical level including the ability to draft detailed technical questions that can be clearly understood by our product metallurgists.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions. Ability to work in a fast-paced and every changing work environment. Ability to make recommendations to improve processes, work with direct supervisor and work in a quality oriented environment.

• Requires excellent problem solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts.

• Ability to work within guidelines of standard operating procedures as well as management direction to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Job Description: and Responsibilities:

Summary:

Coherent is one of the world's leading photonics manufacturers and innovators, offering a unique and distinct product portfolio that touches many different markets and industries. The Plymouth, Michigan location specializes in Industrial Automation products, including the design, build and service of laser manufacturing systems. The Applications Engineer tests and runs trials on laser applications in a lab and manufacturing environment to ensure the viability of new systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Execute project management for the development of new applications and related solutions which will bring new business opportunities for our tools in the material processing markets

• Work in collaboration with the Engineering Design Team to optimize Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems, CNC system strategies, PLC systems, and other tool design elements

• Provide technical sales support in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs. This may include occasional travel to a customer site and international travel to Coherent sites

• Deliver technical report documentation of lab and product management related activities

• Provide follow-up support in disseminating technical information on specific applications

• Assist marketing management in all pre-sale or post-sale application related problems, in the applications laboratory, or on site

• Apply laser theory/operation and industrial applications of welding, fusion cutting, surface modification, and other material processing

• Welding of samples; sample mechanical and metallographic testing and analysis

• Design and build prototype tooling for lab and to communicate salient build specifications to design team to assist with tool builds

• Training customers on use of equipment and applications in lab or on site

• Act as a liaison between customer and Coherent to assist with redesign of customer parts to facilitate laser processing

Education and Work Experience:

Minimum requirements:

• BS degree in a technical or engineering field

• 5+ years of experience as an Applications Engineer in Manufacturing / Materials processing

• Willing to travel nationally or internationally up to 30%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with lasers, optics or material processing in a laboratory environment and a strong technical knowledge of industrial laser products

• Programming knowledge of G-code and PLC systems

• Competent in working with image, vector, and CAD files such as jpg, tif, bmp, step, dxf, dwg in programs like Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCad, Cagila 2D/3D, and post-processor programs

• Working knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and indexing precision mechanical alignment

• Hands-on tool and equipment experience

• Competent in Microsoft Office products and efficient in email and internet

• Previous experience interacting directly with customers in the sales/pre-sale stage

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Chevron is one of the world's leading energy companies, with approximately 60,000 employees working in countries around the world. We explore, produce and transport crude oil and natural gas; refine, market and distribute fuels and other energy products; manufacture and sell petrochemical products; generate power; and develop future energy resources, including biofuels and geothermal energy.

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Research Scientist – Tribology located in Richmond, CA through February 1, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Overview:

The Research Scientist in Tribology is a member of the Component Performance and Fundamental Testing Team at the Richmond Technology Center. The Team is our Center of Excellence in laboratory-based evaluation of lubricant and additive performance and determination of performance and failure mechanisms.

The Scientist's primary responsibilities in this position are to (1) serve as an expert in failure analysis, wear mechanism determination, and surface characterization primarily of engine hardware and secondarily of tribological test specimens, (2) conduct hands-on laboratory determinations of root-cause failure mechanisms, especially wear and corrosion, (3) prepare and present numerous clear reports and presentations of findings, and (4) support and conduct laboratory-based wear and friction studies, including development of improved tribotests. Experience in both materials science and tribology would be ideal.

All hands-on lab work is conducted by the Scientist. The Scientist will be expert in applying optical and electron microscopy, surface profilometry, metallurgical analysis, high vacuum surface analysis (EDX, XPS), and a variety of lab-based tribological test procedures in their work. Knowledge and experience with engine hardware is important. Excellent skills in report writing, provision of expert opinions, and communication with both internal Oronite teams and external customers are critical. The Scientist will collaborate closely with expert lubricant developers in Oronite and support positive relationships with their customers.

This position requires a Ph.D., or an M.S. degree plus a minimum of five (5+) years' work experience, in closely related work. Lubricant or OEM industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Design and personally conduct physical, chemical and metallurgical characterizations of new and used engine hardware and tribological test specimen surfaces and tribofilms

• Perform authoritative root-cause analyses of engine hardware failures. Identify mechanisms and causes of wear and corrosion issues

• Lead and support laboratory-based wear studies and test method developments

• Proactively develop working relationships with Chevron Oronite lubricant additive and formulation developers, and clearly understand their project objectives, to design efficient and effective laboratory test and evaluation programs

• Establish and maintain visible technical leadership within Chevron Oronite as an expert resource in surface characterization and root-cause failure analysis of engine hardware, wear mechanisms, complex problem-solving and fundamental testing for prediction and reduction of wear

• Conduct multiple simultaneous projects and communicate status and results in an agreed-upon timely manner

• Effectively communicate results to internal Oronite developers, external OEM customers, and the technical community, to establish Oronite technical leadership and facilitate customer partnerships

• Communicate and champion focus area capabilities and accomplishments within Chevron

Required Qualifications:

• PhD (preferred) or MS degree in Tribology, Materials Science and Engineering, or related physical science or engineering discipline

• Minimum five (5+) years of successful problem-solving experience, with a high level of technical competence in failure analysis, surface characterization, wear mechanism determination, or tribology R&D

• Demonstrated experience solving complex problems, planning and organizing multiple projects, innovating in laboratory methodologies, and applying fundamental knowledge to expedite solution of practical problems

• Demonstrated experience effectively partnering with technical professionals, understanding diverse project team objectives, and satisfying both urgent and long-term needs of multiple stakeholders

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in face-to-face meetings, presentations, and reports

• Exemplification of world-class safe laboratory practices and ethical business conduct

• Commitment to, or knowledge of, engine hardware analyses and studies of lubricant performance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in metallographic analysis

• Research experience in or with the lubricant or engine OEM industries

• Experience with engine testing of lubricants and additives, lubricant additive mechanisms of action, and typical laboratory evaluation methods

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Supervision, conducting and reporting of failure analysis

• 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 the best and most trusted testing partner in the world providing high value, critical services to the Aerospace, Transportation, Oil & Gas, Fire & Building Products and Infrastructure & Environmental sectors, where failure is not an option.

Our purpose is a simple one. We make certain that all of the materials, products and devices we test, inspect and certify for our customers are always safe in their end application; are of marketable quality; are compliant with all relevant industry standards and regulations and are ultimately fit for purpose.

Element's expanded network of over 6,000 Engaged Experts are trusted by organizations to test and advise on the safety, quality, performance and compliance of their products, systems and operations.

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: race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, and/or protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.