Materials Research & Failure Analysis
• Work in a team environment while independently conducting materials research projects and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with materials engineers and affiliates to develop lab objectives and testing plans.
• Mechanical tasks involve manually handling materials, operating equipment, and trouble shooting.
• Apply metallographic and microscopic techniques (optical and SEM) to facilitate microstructural analysis.
• Conduct hardness, micro-hardness, and field hardness testing techniques.
• Perform NDE (i.e. PT, MT, UT) inspection methods in support of research and failure analysis efforts.
• Carry out sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching of metallurgical samples.
• Conduct direct cause failure analysis using standard laboratory methods to determine failure mechanism and material characterization.
• Test out new emerging technologies in the field at third parties or XOM business units.
• Maintain lab equipment, lab supplies, and lab spaces.
Testing: Operate a variety of equipment used for metallurgical analysis and preparation, mechanical testing, microscopy, welding, and NDE. (i.e. Grinding/Polishing, Etching, Band Saws, Wet Abrasive Saws, Mounting Press, Optical Microscope, Digital Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, Hardness Testers, Forklift, Overhead Crane, and NDE testing)
Troubleshooting: Able to determine issues with equipment or workflows and collaborate within the team to develop and implement innovative solutions. Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to work hands on.
Communication Skills: Ability to effectively engage and collaborate with people with diverse skill sets and backgrounds. High level of communication is required for planning, executing, and reporting lab analysis to our business stakeholders.
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