Maxwell Mayhew
Max has 5 years of experience supporting metallurgical testing and failure analysis, helping identify root causes of material failures through advanced analytical and microstructural evaluation.
Experience
Maxwell Mayhew is a Metallurgical Engineer at Element’s Detroit Wixom laboratory, supporting customers through metallurgical testing and failure analysis across automotive and industrial applications. His work focuses on the evaluation of metals, fractures, defects, and foreign materials to help identify root causes of material and component failures.
Max performs and manages metallurgical investigations using microscopy, SEM/EDS, FTIR, and metallographic analysis, applying test data and literature to provide technical insight and actionable conclusions for customers.
Career Highlights
- Supported metallurgical testing and failure analysis investigations at Element’s Detroit Wixom laboratory
- Performed fracture analysis and defect characterization for automotive and industrial components
- Applied SEM/EDS, FTIR, and metallographic techniques to identify material composition and failure mechanisms
- Provided technical insight and root cause evaluations to support customer failure resolution programs
Qualifications and Credentials
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Credentials
- Hands-on experience in metallurgical testing and failure analysis
- Advanced analytical experience using SEM/EDS, FTIR, and metallographic techniques
Memberships
- Board Member, ASM International – Detroit Chapter