Metallographic Materials Tester | Werkstoffprüfer für Metallographie (m/w/d) für AIRBUS

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Hamburg-City

Stade, Niederelbe, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 23, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

In this role at Airbus, you will be responsible for the comprehensive testing and analysis of aerospace materials within a high-tech laboratory environment. Your daily activities will include preparing metallographic and materialographic samples through embedding, grinding, and polishing, followed by detailed examinations using advanced light and digital microscopy. You will work with a diverse range of materials, including fiber composites (GFRP, CFRP), metals such as aluminum and titanium, and hybrid material combinations. Beyond routine quality assurance and series testing, you will play a critical role in failure analysis, documentation, and root cause determination. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to development and optimization projects in the aerospace industry, supported by a permanent contract and comprehensive benefits. It is an ideal role for a technical professional looking to apply specialized metallurgical knowledge to cutting-edge aviation technology.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Materials Tester (Werkstoffprüfer) or a comparable technical qualification.

Experience

  • At least 2 years of professional experience in a laboratory environment or laboratory technology
  • Extensive experience in metallurgy, metal technology, or comparable material fields
  • Proven experience in the preparation and analysis of metallographic samples
  • Experience in conducting quality assurance and failure analysis documentation

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role requires safe handling of IT systems and is located in a specialized aerospace laboratory environment.