RD-copyAmerican Testing Services currently is looking to fill our available Materials Engineer position. Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Walt Custer, Metallurgical Lab Manager via email.

The Materials Engineer will develop testing work orders for incoming work, assure procedures are in place, and perform materials testing. Specific work skills include:

  • Determination of microstructure constituents and effect on material performance
  • Non-metallic inclusion content
  • Weld and braze evaluation
  • Case evaluation
  • Evaluation of carburization and decarburization
  • Recast layer measurement
  • Coating thickness measurement

Metallurgical sample preparation, Rockwell hardness testing and microhardness testing skills are required. The ability to interpret specifications and to write clear, concise test reports is expected.  Responsibilities also include assuring calibration of metallurgical and physical testing equipment, as well as assuring proficiency testing is performed.  Some failure analysis responsibility may be added with experience.  The applicant must have the written and verbal communication skills to work with customers in determining their testing requirements and to explain test results.

Company Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off