Metallurgist

Company description

Since 1936, AIM Solder has been a manufacturing company specializing in a wide range of soldering products for the industrial and electronics sectors. Our headquarters are based in Montreal, where we are dedicated to manufacturing reliable and innovative products to our clients worldwide. At AIM Solder, we value professional growth and employee well-being while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. 

Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Metallurgist to join our innovative R&D team in Montreal. This role is critical to advancing our materials science initiatives and developing next generation of soldering alloys for high-performance electronic assembly applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in metallurgy, strong analytical skills, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of soldering alloys innovation.

 

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects focused on developing new solder alloys for advanced applications.
• Design and execute experiments to improve mechanical, thermal, and reliability characteristics of solder alloys.
• Perform failure analysis, microstructural characterization, and metallurgical testing using advanced techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, production) to transition R&D findings into scalable solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in metallurgy and materials science.
• Prepare technical reports, publish findings, and present results to internal stakeholders, external partners, and at technical conferences.

Qualifications 

• PhD. in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field (Master’s degree with significant experience will be considered).
• 5+ of experience in metallurgical research or industrial applications.
• Hands-on experience in developing solder alloys and powder manufacturing (strong asset).
• Experience in reliability testing and data analysis of solder joints.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, extrusion, and additive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of physical metallurgy, thermodynamics, and phase transformations.
• Familiarity with IPC standards for electronic assembly and soldering, including IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-TM-650
• Proven track record of innovation and problem-solving in material development.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

AIM Solder promotes diversity and inclusion and fosters a work environment where team members feel valued, respected and supported.  The masculine gender is used only to simplify the content of the text.