Tenneco · 3 days ago
Materials Engineering Technician
Monroe, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTenneco is a leading manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry, committed to quality and excellence. The Materials Engineering Technician will support product launches and failure analysis through material testing and analysis while ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Execute daily house-keeping tasks within the Materials Laboratory to maintain a clean and safe work environment; and adhere to EH&S policies and procedures
Maintain materials laboratory equipment in good working condition and keep calibration of lab equipment up to date
Follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols; ensure all lab policies and procedures are kept up to date
Intake and prepare samples for testing, including labeling, photo documentation and tracking of samples
Activities include cutting, mounting, polishing, etching of samples, and microscopic evaluations such as grain size, weld fusion, decarburization, and failure analysis. Tear down of assemblies to support component testing may be required
Perform failure analysis to determine root cause of an issue from component, sub-system, and system perspectives with support of multidisciplinary team
Prepare etchants and handle other chemicals for testing needs. Maintain up to date inventory of chemicals and consumable lab supplies
Collect, record, organize and upload test data to laboratory information management system; communicate test data to business units, product engineering, process engineering, quality and plant operations (as required)
Prepare samples and requisitions for outside testing. Review and approve third-party reports upon receipt
Maintain status of work requests within laboratory information management system
Assist in customer, internal, and third-party quality audits related to internal engineering and laboratory processes
Follow established protocol to purchase consumables for the lab and record expenses in expense tracking system
Assist with training of technical staff
Perform other related duties as assigned or delegated by Materials Lab Manager
Qualification
Required
Self-directed and motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare and deliver technical reports in English
Able to read, understand and apply drawings, material specifications, and industry / customer requirements
Mechanical aptitude for test equipment and measurement systems
Ability to concurrently manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
Excellent computer proficiency especially in Microsoft Office products including – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Minimum of associate's degree in material science, metallurgy, chemistry or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory setting
Must be able to occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs and be able to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms throughout workday
Preferred
Experience in the field of material science / engineering, failure analysis, or automotive activities preferred
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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