Metallurgist

Company: Element Materials Technology
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

MetallurgistJob LocationsUS-OR-Milwaukie, PortlandID2025-16021OverviewElement is seeking a Metallurgist to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in supporting the Metallurgy Lab Manager in day-to-day operations, field testing, and technical reporting. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in failure analysis, corrosion testing, and metallographic evaluations to ensure high-quality, ISO-compliant service to our clients. Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 DOE Responsibilities* Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards and internal quality procedures.
* Conduct failure analysis on ferrous and non-ferrous metallic components; prepare detailed investigation reports outlining root causes and technical findings.
* Perform corrosion testing in accordance with NACE standards and other project specifications to assess material durability in varying service conditions.
* Carry out metallographic examinations, including grain size analysis, cleanliness assessment, phase percentage analysis, and general microstructure evaluation.
* Collaborate directly with clients and third-party inspectors to align on test parameters, expectations, and reporting deliverables.
* Support ad-hoc tasks and initiatives that contribute to departmental and organizational goals.Skills / Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related field (preferred).
* Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in metallurgical testing and laboratory analysis.
* Proven expertise (5+ years) in failure analysis techniques and methodologies.
* Strong command of technical report writing, capable of communicating complex findings clearly and concisely.
* Solid mathematical proficiency and analytical problem-solving skills.
* Familiarity with metallurgical testing equipment and lab safety protocols.
* Excellent organizational and team coordination skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, both written and verbal.

Work Environment:
* This position requires regular work in both laboratory and industrial field settings.
* Exposure to chemicals, machinery, and materials used in metallurgical testing is common.
* Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
* May require occasional lifting of equipment or samples (up to 50 lbs.) and extended periods of standing or microscope use.
* The role may involve occasional travel to client sites or for field inspections.
* A strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and collaboration is essential in this high-responsibility technical role.Company OverviewElement 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 StatementAt 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. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) "If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com"Required

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