Principal Materials Engineer

hace 1 semana


Monterrey, Nuevo León, México Zf Friedrichshafen Ag A tiempo completo
Principal Engineer - Material and Failure Analysis

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of materials science? ZF Friedrichshafen AG is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer - Material and Failure Analysis to join our team in Monterrey, Mexico.

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Materials Engineer with a strong background in testing and quality organization. As a Principal Engineer - Material and Failure Analysis, you will be responsible for advising, arranging, and coordinating investigative processes for the evaluation of failures, interpreting results, reporting findings, and implementing corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering and consultancy services on materials and related production processes, including teardown of components and laboratory testing to support regional and global engineering and production teams.
  • Lead the implementation of a new Materials Lab in Monterrey, Mexico, including development of the laboratory footprint and its technical capabilities aligned with Corporate R&D and local customer needs.
  • Develop and implement lab policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with site ISO/IEC Quality and EHS requirements.
  • Closely work with Northville Materials lab to optimize lab efficiency and balance regional lab testing capacity.
  • Develop and implement policies for a safe and organized (5S) work environment.
  • Teardown of mechanical and electronic assemblies to facilitate analysis while preserving the area of interest.
  • Use of various Materials Lab analytical and testing techniques to support routine and complex customer requests.
  • Precise sectioning and metallographic preparation, specializing in difficult samples such as solder joints, printed circuit boards, and small components.
  • Produce work to an excellent standard of accuracy and workmanship.
  • Advise customers of appropriate investigative processes for the evaluation of failures, interpretation of results, reporting findings, and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Liaison with other regional and global engineering and quality functions.
  • Generate detailed lab testing reports and attend customer meetings as required.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field.
  • 8+ years professional experience in testing or quality organization, including hands-on experience in a lab testing environment.
  • Engineering experience in automotive electronics components preferred.
  • Familiarity with test specifications of major OEMs and international standards (ISO, ASTM, SAE, CISPR, IEC, DIN).
  • Knowledge of electronic assembly of PCBs and electronic materials.
  • Knowledge of metals (casting, forging, sheet steel, welding) and polymer materials.
  • Practical experience of metallographic techniques.
  • Practical experience using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and other non-destructive analytical techniques: X-ray, FTIR, etc. (training will be given as appropriate).
  • Ability to manage / lead multiple projects and priorities.
  • Solid understanding of budgets and ability to develop business cases for operational and capital needs.
  • Business fluent English language skills (written and spoken).
What We Offer

As a Principal Engineer - Material and Failure Analysis at ZF Friedrichshafen AG, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and scientists, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge materials and technologies. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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