Principal Engineer - Material and Failure AnalysisMonterrey
MXN 400,000 - 600,000
Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Company OverviewZF 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.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise, arrange and coordinate appropriate investigative processes for the evaluation of failures, interpretation of results, reporting findings, and implementing 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 with 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.Work closely 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 mechanical and electronic assemblies to facilitate analysis while preserving the area of interest.Utilize various Materials Lab analytical and testing techniques to support routine and complex customer requests.Perform 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.Liaise with other regional and global Engineering and Quality functions.Generate detailed lab testing reports and attend customer meetings as required.Your ProfileBachelor 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).Limited local and international travel may be required.Why Choose ZF in Monterrey?Benefits above the lawMajor Medical Expenses InsuranceCompetitive WageBe part of our ZF team as Principal Engineer - Material and Failure Analysis and apply now!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion at ZFAt ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.
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