Materials Engineer, Sr - Hayward, CA
Rockwood - Hayward, CA
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Acuren is currently recruiting for a Materials Engineer Senior to support our operations in Hayward, CA.The Materials Engineer Senior reports to and works closely with the Technical Director and experienced technicians on a dynamic mix of technical project management, laboratory analysis and customer interaction. They are responsible for conducting metallurgical failure analyses on a variety of alloys for a variety of industries, and for providing technical expertise for clients and junior engineering staff.Collect technical information from clients, prepare work scopes and deliver cost estimatesCoordinate performance of lab work including digital photography, sample sectioning, metallographic specimen preparation, optical, digital, and scanning electron microscopy, hardness testing, chemical analysis, and mechanical testingProvide high-level interpretation of metallurgical data, particularly on characterization of microstructures and fractographyDevelop reports for clients based on laboratory data and technical expertiseProvide technical guidance to junior engineer staff, including reviewing of reportsProvide expert witness testimony in a court of law, if requiredMetallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or similar discipline, MSc or PhD is a bonusMinimum 10 years of metallurgical failure analysis and forensic engineering experience.Hands-on experience with common metallurgical laboratory equipment and instruments including stereoscopes, optical metallograph, scanning electron microscope, and various hardness testers.Mechanical aptitude and experience with specifying and analyzing laboratory mechanical tests including tensile, compression, Charpy impact and bend tests.Familiarity with inorganic chemical analysis techniques including optical emission spectroscopy (OES), wavelength x-ray fluorescence (WXRF), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS).Excellent technical writing and verbal communications skills.Competitive salaryMedical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance401K PlanPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffPay Transparency: As per applicable state law the job posting pay range is $72,600.00 - $113,200.00 annually depending on experience and applicable certifications.Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward:be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders.Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.
Created: 2024-09-07