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Engineer, Metallurgical II

CompanyMetalTek
LocationWaukesha
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 23, 2025
About The Company
We believe in Making a Lasting Difference. MetalTek manufactures critical metal components that power, protect, and connect people and businesses worldwide. Our components are used in high-heat, high-wear, and high-corrosion environments from the depths of the ocean all the way to the surface of Mars. Thousands of companies in more than 35 countries trust us to understand the unique demands of each market we serve. With our unmatched diverse capabilities and depth of experience, we are relentless about working with our customers through their entire journey – from product design to delivery. Visit www.MetalTek.com to learn more.
About the Role

Description

 Step into a role where metallurgy meets innovation. We are a technically advanced foundry specializing in centrifugal casting, producing high-performance tubular and ring-shaped components for demanding industries. As a Metallurgical Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of process development, customer collaboration, and technical problem-solving — shaping the future of our products and our technology. 

  

Responsibilities:

  • Engineer the Process: Develop and optimize metallurgical practices for centrifugal casting, from melt preparation to solidification control driving final properties and part performance.
  • Collaborate with Customers: Translate technical requirements into solutions, provide metallurgical expertise and build strong partnerships.
  • Drive innovation: Investigate alloy behavior, microstructure, and mechanical performance to push the boundaries of casting technology.
  • Solve Challenges: Work side-by-side with production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements that make our processes better, faster and cheaper.
  • Lead Documentation: Prepare technical reports, specifications, and presentations that influence leadership and customers.
  • Champion Improvement: Advance efficiency in melting, casting and heat treatment operations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 2+ years of foundry or casting industry experience preferred; centrifugal casting expertise and AOD experience are highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of stainless steel, nickel, cobalt, and/or copper-based alloys.
  • Experience with heat treatment, microstructure analysis, and mechanical testing.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate across departments.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage directly with customers on technical matters. 


Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesDrug Free Workplace
Key Skills
Metallurgical EngineeringMaterials ScienceCentrifugal CastingAlloy BehaviorMicrostructure AnalysisMechanical TestingHeat TreatmentProject LeadershipCollaborationTechnical Problem-SolvingCustomer EngagementDocumentationProcess ImprovementStainless SteelNickel AlloysCobalt AlloysCopper Alloys
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Metallurgical Engineer will develop and optimize metallurgical practices for centrifugal casting and collaborate with customers to provide technical solutions. They will also drive innovation by investigating alloy behavior and work with production teams to troubleshoot and improve processes.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
582
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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