Metallurgical Engineer designs and initiates processes for the manufacturing of metals from ores and for the operation of the related production equipment. Performs analysis and tests to aid in the development of new and improved metals and alloys as well as their applications to various products. Being a Metallurgical Engineer requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Metallurgical Engineer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Metallurgical Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Bring your established (or developing) expertise in metallurgical failure analysis and curiosity for solving problems to the Janney Technical Center (JTC) of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
WJE's Metallurgy & Applied Mechanics practice is seeking an experienced Metallurgical Engineer to join our team in solving complex challenges across the civil, structural, and process industries.
At WJE, you will apply a practical, problem-solving approach, combined with a deep understanding of metallurgical principles, to determine root causes of problems, characterize materials, and evaluate performance for a variety of metallurgical, materials, corrosion, and mechanical applications. If you are a critical thinker, curious about how things work, and not afraid to get your hands dirty, we want you on our team!
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office, laboratory and field equipment such as computer, printer, copier, telephone, voice mail system, along with metallurgical and mechanical equipment, such as cut-off saws, grinders, microscopes, hardness testers, etc. Requirements may also include:
Why Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates:
Founded in 1956, WJE is an interdisciplinary firm of over 600 engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping clients solve, repair, and avoid challenging problems in the built world. WJE Associates have the opportunity to learn from and grow alongside industry-leading experts (locally and company-wide) in a challenging yet collaborative environment, supported by our collective technical knowledge and state-of-the-art laboratory and testing capabilities.
WJE is an employee-owned company that employs a diverse group of C2E2 people—people with outstanding Character, unwavering Commitment to our core and culture, strong Expertise, and genuine Enthusiasm for their work. Our extraordinary people enjoy a fulfilling and flexible work environment: one that is inclusive and genuinely values and fairly treats every employee; one that is based on trust and personal responsibility; one that encourages open communication, continued learning, innovative thinking, excellence, and teamwork; and one that provides each employee a combined opportunity for personal, professional, and financial growth that is unsurpassed in our business. Learn more at www.wje.com/about
Annual starting base salary (gross): $86,600 to $133,200. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found at www.wje.com/careers/employment-benefits.
WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).
WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.