Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer
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ManpowerGroup is hiring a Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer. ManpowerGroup is seeking a skilled Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer for a 6-month contract role in Hagerstown, MD. This position involves investigating material failures, determining root causes, and supporting product reliability improvements. The role requires hands-on experience with metallurgical testing, strong analytical skills, and reporting abilities.
Key focus areas include Perform root cause analysis on failed metal components using various testing methods, Conduct destructive and non-destructive tests to validate failure mechanisms, and Interpret test data, microstructures, and fractography to identify failure modes.
Successful candidates bring Master's or PhD in Metallurgy/Materials Science. Important skills include Metallurgy Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, SEM, EDS, Optical Microscopy, and Mechanical Testing.
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Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer
Hagerstown, MD
6‑Month Contract
Do you have a passion for metallurgy? We are seeking a skilled Metallurgy Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate material failures, determine root causes, and support product reliability improvements. This 6‑month contract role requires hands‑on experience with metallurgical testing and strong analytical and reporting skills.
In this role you will:
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Perform root cause analysis on failed metal components using SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, and mechanical testing.
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Conduct destructive and non-destructive tests (tensile, hardness, NDT) to validate failure mechanisms.
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Interpret test data, microstructures, and fractography to identify failure modes.
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Prepare clear, detailed technical reports and present findings to engineering and quality teams.
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Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement corrective actions.
Well qualified candidates will have:
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Master’s or PhD in Metallurgy, Materials Science , or related field (or equivalent experience).
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Strong knowledge of alloy behavior, fracture mechanics, corrosion , phase transformations, and high‑temperature properties.
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Hands-on proficiency with SEM, EDS, microscopy, tensile and hardness testing .
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Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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Strong technical writing and communication abilities.
This contract position comes with:
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Pay of $48-$51.34/hr.
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ACA compliant health insurance, paid holidays and a retention bonus
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A chance to be part of a team shaping the future of clean transportation
Apply today to learn more about this unique opportunity!
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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