Senior Metallurgist

Job Summary

Applied Technical Services (Georgia) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Metallurgist to join our team. As a Senior Metallurgist, you will be responsible for conducting analysis on materials using various methodologies, including optical and electron microscopes. You will also conduct tests to determine the cause of failures of different materials and components, and develop test procedures to determine interaction between different materials and different environments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform test and failure analysis with full data gathering, interpretation, and report writing
Train and supervise junior levels in Metallurgy
Consult with customers to determine the type of analysis required, obtain background information, and supply quotes for services to be performed
Consult with engineers in other divisions of ATS, including Forensics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, and Dimensional Inspection
Perform regular calibrations of lab equipment
Update chemical and equipment inventories
Assist with safety and quality audits

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering or Physical Science
5 years' experience with Failure Analysis
7 years' experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment
Analytical Skills
Math and science skills
Problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills
Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), maintain Lab ISO and process Safety procedures

Physical Requirements

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ATS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.

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