Metallurgist (57956)

Applied Technical Services, LLC, is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Summary of the Job:  The primary responsibilities of the Metallurgist/Polymer Specialist I are conducting analysis on materials using a variety of analytical and testing methodologies. Metallurgists and Polymer Specialists examine the structure, properties, and performance of materials using techniques including optical and electron microscopy and other laboratory instrumentation. The position supports failure analysis investigations and materials characterization projects involving metals, polymers, coatings, and related material systems. The Metallurgist/Polymer Specialist I is responsible for generating technical findings, interpreting data, and preparing clear and concise reports for customers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform material testing, data interpretation, and technical report writing.

• Consult with customers to determine the type of analysis required and obtain relevant background information.

• Perform materials characterization using microscopy and other analytical techniques.

• Assist with regular calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory equipment.

• Maintain and update chemical and equipment inventories.

• Adhere to laboratory quality systems, ISO requirements, and safety procedures.

• Assist senior staff with research, testing, and customer projects as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

• B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Polymer Science, or a related Physical Science discipline.

• 0-2 years experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment

• Academic research, internships, or industry experience involving materials characterization, coatings, corrosion, or failure analysis is preferred.

Necessary Skills:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Strong math and science aptitude.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational abilities.

• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), laboratory ISO requirements, and safe laboratory procedures.

• Ability to interpret analytical data and prepare technical reports for customers.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with materials characterization techniques such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), FTIR, XRD, and related methods.

• Knowledge of coatings technologies, including paints, protective coatings, and thin film materials characterization is considered a plus

• Understanding of corrosion mechanisms, corrosion testing methods is considered a plus

• Experience with crystalline phase identification using X-ray Diffraction (XRD) is considered a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed mostly in a lab setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift objects up to 55 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

ITAR

U.S. Persons Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Accordingly, the company will consider only U.S. Persons for this position. A U.S. Person includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

Applied Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.