Eurofins EAG Materials Science LLC (EAG) is a world leader as an independent analytical services provider. EAG Laboratories provides consulting and expert witness services in materials failure analysis to clients including a diverse range of industries and business sectors with companies that design, manufacture or incorporate products for tomorrow’s technology driven world. 

We have an opportunity for a Senior Consulting Metallurgist to work on industrial failure analysis and for expert witness support in litigation cases relating to product liability and patent infringement. We work with automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, maritime, consumer products and medical device industries. In this role, you will be involved in developing and supervising the failure analysis test methods and procedures, defining protocols, and investigating the root cause of product failures. This role is at the forefront of providing scientific expertise and data interpretation for industrial failures and expert testimony in legal cases.

The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of metallurgy and advanced failure analysis techniques, and provide expertise relating to metals, polymers, composites and ceramics. Experience in performing root cause failure analysis in areas such as corrosion/oxidation, stress corrosion cracking, fatigue and other cracking mechanisms, contamination problems, wear failures, adhesion and bonding problems, improper heat treatments and plating issues is required. Join our team of outstanding, respected industry leading specialists providing analytical integrity, accurate testing, data interpretations and expert testimony.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science with 5+ years of experience.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with advanced analytical techniques is essential.
• Experience with SEM/EDX and metallography is essential with familiarity with surface analysis (Auger and XPS) and organic analysis (FTIR, DSC, TGA, GC/MS) techniques.
• Experience with problem solving and failure analysis would be preferred.

What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our clients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career development opportunities. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is unlimited potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Eurofins is an Equal Opportunities Company.