Materials Specialist Case Hardening | Werkstoffspezialist Einsatzhärten (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Kassel

Kassel, Hessen, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Mar 24, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves the meticulous planning and control of case hardening processes to ensure high-quality component manufacturing. As a Materials Specialist, you will be responsible for defining critical process parameters, selecting appropriate furnace technologies, and determining optimal quenching methods. Your day-to-day activities will include monitoring heat treatment quality, conducting material tests such as hardness measurements and microstructure assessments, and performing detailed damage analysis to resolve quality deviations. This position is particularly attractive due to its blend of hands-on technical testing and strategic process management. Joining FERCHAU offers the stability of a permanent contract, access to extensive professional development through an in-house academy, and a supportive environment with benefits like childcare subsidies and corporate discounts, making it an ideal environment for a materials professional to advance their technical expertise.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the field of case hardening and heat treatment technology
  • Practical experience in material testing methods including hardness testing and microstructure analysis
  • Experience with furnace technologies and various quenching media
  • Experience in performing damage analysis on components and evaluating quality deviations

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Permanent employment contract; location-based role at FERCHAU client sites.