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Materials Engineering Technician - Level IV

AT Cummins
Cummins

Materials Engineering Technician - Level IV

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Associate of Materials Science

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We are looking for a talented Associate of Materials Science to join our team specializing in ENGINEERING for our CUMMINS in San Luis Potosí, SLP, México .

Job description:

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The Materials Science Associate leads laboratory teams and is responsible for the analysis, interpretation and reporting of data, supervises and follows up on maintenance issues. Their work is key to improving the performance and efficiency of the organization.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Monitoring laboratory supplies inventory
  • Supervising activities related to equipment maintenance
  • Performing metallographic analysis
  • Performing weld quality evaluations
  • Characterizing additive manufacturing processes in terms of porosity, chemistry and mechanical properties.
  • Preparation of reports related to material characterization work.
  • Acting as team leader for all laboratory work priorities and activities, calibration and maintenance of equipment and instruments, technical reports and documentation.
  • Preparation of samples and specimens for analysis and data acquisition, interpretation of results and writing technical reports.
  • Make independent decisions and initiatives for necessary activities, problem solving and practical applications.
  • Maintaining quality procedures and work instructions.
  • Performing oil analysis.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Degree in chemical engineering, materials science or any other field.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of materials characterization, such as mechanical, chemical and metallographic analysis.
  • Basic knowledge of welding and casting fundamentals.
  • Experience with equipment such as computed tomography (CT), arc/spark spectrometer, hardness testers, scanning electron microscope (SEM), optical microscope and universal testing machine. Desirable basic knowledge of equipment such as ICP (inductively couple plasma) and FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared)
  • Knowledge of welding and additive manufacturing processes (direct energy deposition, powder bed fusion and thermal spray processes)
  • Advanced English
  • Desirable knowledge of fundamentals and characterization of welding and additive manufacturing processes (direct energy deposition, powder bed fusion and thermal spray processes).

We are a company dedicated to promoting diversity in the workplace, we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, disability, national origin, age, religion or sexual orientation

Skills

  • Quality of decisions
  • Teamwork
  • Proactivity
  • Effective communication
  • Drive for results
  • Action oriented
  • Values differences

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Office

ReqID 2415004

Relocation Package No

Client-provided location(s): San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Job ID: Cummins-R-BB3CC11DCA6548BEB24967A33C47DC1A
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement