Materials Engineer

Company: Detroit Engineered Products
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Non-Destructive Evaluation Lab Engineer

• The candidate will be performing laboratory testing of materials on a daily basis.
• This will include metallography, chemistry, mechanical properties, and non-destructive evaluation.
• The candidate should have a strong basis of the fundamentals of material science & engineering
• Enjoy working in a laboratory environment and working with their hands.
• Knowledge of steel, cast iron, aluminum, plastics, and composites are essential.
• An understanding of processes such as heat treatment, casting, welding, and injection molding and the effects on the properties on materials are also essential.
• The candidate must have a background in metallographic techniques, with the ability to interpret microstructures of cast iron, cast aluminum, and steel. Preferred requirements:
  • Level III certification in Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, and Radiographic Testing.
  • The Radiographic experience should include experience in digital radiography with some exposure to computed tomography reconstruction.
  • The candidate should also have level II certification in Visual Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Testing, and Acoustic Emission Testing.
  • The candidate would have a BS in Material Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Requirements:
    • Proficient in Non-Destructive Testing in the fields of Radiography, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing, Eddy Current Testing, Resonant Frequency Testing
    • B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical, Material Science & Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering from an ABET Accredited University.
    • 0 to 5 years of experience working in a materials engineering lab performing metallography, scanning electron Microscopy, mechanical properties testing
    • The candidate must understand how to use a metallography, perform image analysis, and understand how to etch different materials and interpret microstructures.
    • The candidate should have American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) certification as a Level II in Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, and Radiographic Testing.
    • The Radiographic testing should include experience in digital radiography.
    • The minimum educational requirement is an associate degree in Non-Destructive Testing Technology, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college.

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