Graduate Engineer - Materials

About the role

XPS, a Glencore company, is looking for a Materials Graduate Engineer to join its Materials Technology Group in Sudbury, Ontario. The team supports clients by improving the reliability of critical equipment through materials practices at design, procurement and operation stages, using on-site plant support, design engineering, laboratory testing and root cause failure analysis. The position is full-time and onsite, open to 2026 and 2027 April graduates.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate in-service plant equipment on site, including confined space entry
• Perform QA/QC on new equipment during fabrication and on existing equipment repairs
• Help design repairs in welding, masonry, coating and non-metallic areas
• Support laboratory testing for corrosion, wear and structural applications, and RCFA projects
• Coordinate and manage projects
• Support senior engineers and be willing to join projects worldwide

Required profile

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in materials or metallurgical engineering
• Previous work or academic experience with root cause failure analysis
• Understanding of base metals flowsheets
• Eligibility for P.Eng.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally about 30%, and to work in confined spaces with PPE

Required skills

• Project management and teamwork
• Problem-solving, time management and analytical skills
• Strong MS Office Suite or equivalent
• French and English