Principal Engineer - Material and Failure Analysis

Req ID 70804 | MSSC Monterrey 2 800901, Mexico, Eurofren Investment, S. de R.L. de C.V.

 Company Overview 
ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.
 

The position requires an experienced Materials Engineer with the capability to work with a wide range of material and electronic assembly technologies and testing methods.  Coordinate and execute local materials testing and align with global material labs to ensure a high level of Engineering service. 

What you can look forward to as Principal Engineer - Material and Failure Analysis:

• To advise, arrange and co-ordinate appropriate investigative processes for the evaluation of failures, interpretation of results, reporting findings and to implement corrective actions.
• 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.  Ensure compliance to site ISO/IEC Quality and EHS requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing of lab needs within budget constraints (maintenance, calibration, consumables).  Develop cost estimates for current and future lab needs. 
• Closely work with Northville Materials lab to optimize lab efficiency and balance regional lab testing capacity.
• Develop and implement policies for safe and organized (5S) work environment.
• Teardown of mechanical and electronic assemblies to facilitate analysis while preserving 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.

Your Profile as Principal Engineer - Material and Failure Analysis:

• 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 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).
• Limited local and international travel may be required.

Why you should choose ZF in Monterrey? 

• Benefits above the law
• Major Medical Expenses Insurance
• Global growth opportunities
• Competitive Wage

Be part of our ZF team as Prin Engineer - Material and Failure Analysis and apply now!

Contact

Jose Luis Rodriguez

marisol.zambrano@zf.com