Metallurgical Engineer
We are looking for a Metallurgical Engineer to join our Portland, OR team!
As our Metallurgical Engineer you will provide analytical support and perform high-quality metallurgical testing to meet customer expectations in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Location: Portland, OR
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in OR. 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
- Demonstrated ability to work with metallurgical tools, equipment and instrumentation, including optical microscopes.
- Conduct a broad range of metallurgical tests, including but not limited to microhardness testing, microstructural examination, grain size evaluation and other tests as directed and trained.
- Perform regular maintenance on equipment as required including calibrations, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs of equipment as needed.
- Serve as a resident expert and a technical resource for others.
- Demonstrated proficiency in and knowledge of diverse range of specifications and methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skill; ability to read and understand scientific documentation (we adhere to ASTM standards)
- Coordinate the input of other departments and write reports in an accurate and timely manner.
What You Bring
- Bachelors in materials science engineering, or Metallurgy
- 1-2 years’ experience
Please note this role is within a lab environment and is not a design role.
Who We Are
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.
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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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgy
- 1–2 years of relevant experience
- Ability to work with metallurgical tools, equipment, instrumentation, and optical microscopes
- Ability to conduct microhardness testing, microstructural examination, grain size evaluation, and other metallurgical tests
- Ability to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair testing equipment
- Knowledge of diverse metallurgical specifications and methodologies, including ASTM standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and understand scientific documentation
- Ability to coordinate departmental input and write accurate, timely reports
What We Do
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. We are the corporate descendants of the Wright brothers, the fathers of flight, and Mr. Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation. In 1929, the companies founded by these three great aviation pioneers merged to form the largest aircraft company at the time, Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Today, we design and manufacture highly engineered, advanced technologies that perform critical functions in demanding conditions in the commercial, industrial, defense, and energy markets, and have operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol CW.
