What are the responsibilities and job description for the Failure Analyst/Metallurgical Engineer position at Curtiss-Wright Corporation?
We are looking for a Failure Analyst/Metallurgical Engineer to join our Lansing, NY team!
Our Failure Analyst/Metallurgical Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
You will prepare test samples, assess customer parts per specifications, and conduct failure analysis.
As our Failure Analyst/Metallurgical Engineer, you will work in our metallurgical team at our IMR Test Lab.
Salary: $80,000-85,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.
CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.
To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST
This location is one of our IMR Test Labs. To learn more, please visit us at Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All 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.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Our Failure Analyst/Metallurgical Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
You will prepare test samples, assess customer parts per specifications, and conduct failure analysis.
As our Failure Analyst/Metallurgical Engineer, you will work in our metallurgical team at our IMR Test Lab.
- This is not a software testing role*
Salary: $80,000-85,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge
- Conduct failure analysis and write failure reports.
- Perform technical analysis in the metallurgy department, with a focus on quality assurance, R&D, material identification and failure analysis for industrial clients.
- Analyze samples using a variety of analytical techniques including the use of a broad spectrum of instrumentation and/or specialty area testing disciplines.
- Organize projects for standardized testing and develop test plans, and schedules for special projects.
- Ability to interpret customer and industry specifications to ensure the correct testing is performed. Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through regular customer interactions.
- Train, monitor, and coordinate assigned activities of other laboratory personnel in the areas of test set up, sample preparation and date collection to ensure that IMR's quality and safety standards are met.
- Coordinate with customers and make final decisions on how to fix customer problems and finalize reports.
- Conduct testing in house with customer presence.
- Travelling as needed (up to 10%).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required: Metallurgy or Material Sciences) Master's Degree is an asset.
- 5-7 years of related work or project experience.
- Laboratory experience.
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.
CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.
To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST
This location is one of our IMR Test Labs. To learn more, please visit us at Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs
- Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All 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.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
