Materials Engineer

Eaton
Michigan
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 71,000 - 105,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Prioritization","Communication","Organizational skills","Cross-functional teamwork"]

Support materials engineering projects for new product development, design validation, manufacturing support, and failure analysis. Develop test plans, coordinate lab work to meet deliverables, and perform metallurgical characterization including microstructure evaluation, hardness/case depth testing, XRF elemental analysis, and carbon/sulfur analysis. Conduct fractography with optical/electron microscopes (SEM/EDX), interpret results, and deliver engineering reports and safety- and compliance-aligned lab execution.

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Eaton
Eaton
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Materials Engineer

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Job Summary

Support materials engineering projects for new product development, design validation, manufacturing support, and failure analysis. Develop test plans, coordinate lab work to meet deliverables, and perform metallurgical characterization including microstructure evaluation, hardness/case depth testing, XRF elemental analysis, and carbon/sulfur analysis. Conduct fractography with optical/electron microscopes (SEM/EDX), interpret results, and deliver engineering reports and safety- and compliance-aligned lab execution.
Location: Michigan
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support materials engineering projects for new product development, design validation, manufacturing support, and failure analysis.
  • •Review test requests and develop test plans in collaboration with engineers.
  • •Coordinate laboratory work within project schedules to meet engineering and program deliverables.
  • •Perform metallurgical characterization and testing (macro/micro documentation, metallographic sample prep, microstructure evaluation, hardness/case depth, XRF elemental analysis, carbon/sulfur analysis) and fractography with optical/electron microscopes (SEM/EDX).
  • •Interpret results and provide engineering recommendations; prepare reports/test summaries/presentations and maintain safe, compliant lab operations and equipment.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 71,000 - 105,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering or related field, or anticipated graduation by 12/2026.
  • •Minimum one (1) year basic knowledge of METLAB techniques to support ferrous metallurgy, heat treating, and/or failure analysis.
  • •Experience in a materials engineering and/or metallurgical lab environment.
  • •Exposure to SEM/EDX (Scanning Electron Microscopy–Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) and fractography or advanced materials characterization.
  • •Familiarity with nondestructive testing, manufacturing environments, and quality systems.
Experience:1+ yearsMaterials engineeringMetallurgical labManufacturingFailure analysisQuality systems
Education:Bachelor's in Materials Science, Engineering (or related field)
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingPrioritizationCommunicationOrganizational skillsCross-functional teamwork
Tech Stack:METLABMetallographyMicrostructure evaluationMicrohardness testingX-ray fluorescence (XRF)SEM/EDXOptical microscopeElectron microscopeFrctographyHardness testersCut off sawsMounting pressesPolishersNondestructive testingQuality, Environmental, Health, and Safety management systems

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Eaton
Designs, manufactures, and distributes electrical components, power management systems, and industrial equipment for energy, aerospace, vehicle, and industrial markets worldwide, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1911
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