Materials Engineer

Job Title: Materials Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation for materials and metallurgical testing, including proper cutting, mounting, grinding, and polishing of metal specimens.
• Conduct a variety of materials and metallurgical tests such as polishing, application of chemical etchants, ultrasonic cleaning, magnetic particle inspection, hardness testing, and microhardness testing.
• Utilize metallurgical microscopes and stereoscopes to evaluate microstructure and determine hardness and other material characteristics.
• Compile, document, and interpret testing data to support failure analysis of metal components and communicate results clearly to other departments.
• Use image analysis software to review and compare materials before and after testing, capturing and analyzing images for microstructure and defect evaluation.
• Support failure analysis activities by performing detailed examinations of metal parts, identifying root causes of failures, and contributing to technical reports.
• Operate SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and EDS (Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy) equipment to perform advanced microstructural and compositional analysis, as required.
• Apply knowledge of heat treatment processes in a manufacturing environment to understand and evaluate material properties and performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, ensuring proper care, calibration, and routine maintenance of testing and microscopy equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brookfield, WI.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brookfield, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Brookfield,WI.

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