First Tek, Inc. · 1 day ago
Engineer II (Material Science Engineer)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFirst Tek, Inc. is a company focused on aerospace materials and processes. The Engineer II role involves overseeing materials and processes supplier audits, conducting failure analyses, and managing project scope, cost, and schedule while serving as a technical advisor on major projects.
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Responsibilities
Ability to travel to various processing suppliers and perform audits and implement corrective actions as necessary to overcome potential shortcomings in a process, for example, processes include heat treating, electroplating, plasma spraying, anodizing, welding, and machining
Ability to run a failure analysis investigation using standard tools and instruments, including stereomicroscopes, metallographic examination, and a scanning electron microscope
Ability to document findings in a formal report with root cause and corrective actions to mitigate future failures
Ability to clearly articulate, communicate, and present details of a failure analysis investigation to internal and external customers, and coworkers
Ability to organize data and run multiple investigations in parallel while reporting status to internal and external customers
Maintains frequent formal and informal customer interface to present project status; determines feasibility of changing customer requirements and may propose and/or negotiate changes in schedules or methodology in coordination with program management. Gains customer confidence in overall support of customer programs
Controls project costs by reviewing non-recurring and recurring costs, monitoring and approving quotes and expenditures; may administer and have oversight for outsourced contractors. Maintains efforts within defined cost and schedule constraints, including status and root cause/corrective actions of associated variances
Ensures consistent engineering standards, processes, and documentation methods are used in project deliverables. Establishes and maintains engineering history files, project files, and related information to provide an archive of technical project activities
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchmarking best practices, and/or participating in professional associations
Acts as a point of contact on technical and project-related matters. Identifies mentoring and development needs; serves as a mentor for other employees. May serve as a functional specialist
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, or a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree with a minor in materials science
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2-4 years of related experience
Strong knowledge in the following categories of materials science and engineering, including: Corrosion protection methods, including various surface coatings, platings, and inhibitors
Heat treating and processing for all types of ferrous and non-ferrous alloy systems
Raw material forming processes, including forging, extruding, rolling, and casting
Shielded and non-shielded welding processes, including various arc types, brazing, and inertia
Microstructural analysis of welded structures, heat-affected zones, and joint integrity
Fatigue and fracture analysis of various high-strength metallic materials
Design and evaluation of galling and wear-resistant material/coating combinations
Materials selection for numerous environments and applications
Metallurgical failure analysis, including SEM, EDS, and metallography
Metallurgical thermodynamics, phase transformations, and kinetics
Crystal structures and related mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties
All NDT and NDE methods for fracture-critical components
Familiarity with all types of industry and government-controlled specifications
Polymer science and molecular bonding (thermoplastics, thermosets, rubbers)
Corrosion and associated failure mechanisms (localized, general, SCC, galvanic)
Strong knowledge of advanced engineered ceramic and composite materials (including processing)
Good understanding of electronic properties of materials (semiconductors, microcircuits, conductors)
Has thorough in-depth knowledge of engineering domain principles, concepts, product standards, and techniques, industry practices, regulations, and policies
Ability to apply broad knowledge of other related engineering or scientific fields to the area of expertise
Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision
Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or marketing/sales teams
Effective project management and organizational skills
Able to facilitate project team interactions and develop project team member capabilities
Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts to own area of expertise
Proficient with software and specialized data analysis, design, and project management tools following established project/program management protocol
Ability to establish and track performance to goals and objectives to complete complex or major projects and provide direction to the team at project milestones
Proficient with standard project management tools and practices
Preferred
An MS degree in the noted disciplines is preferred
Company
First Tek, Inc.
To succeed in the complex world of technology, you need exceptional connections – to the right experts, the right opportunities and the right answers.
1001-5000 employees
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