
Kelvin Mwale
@kelvinmwale1
Metallurgy and Materials Engineer at Malawi Bureau of Standards, testing materials against ASTM and ISO standards.
What I'm looking for
At Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS), I conducted mechanical, physical, and non-destructive testing, including UT, MT, and PT, in accordance with ASTM and ISO standards.
I analyzed tensile, hardness, and corrosion testing datasets to prepare compliance and root cause analysis reports. I also supported equipment calibration and maintained laboratory safety and sample traceability.
At the Department of Geological Survey – Ministry of Mining, I prepared mineral and geological samples for laboratory characterization and analysis, and supported field investigations and technical documentation.
Earlier, as an Undergraduate Engineer Intern at the Department of Mines, I assisted with mineral processing investigations, engineering inspections, and quality control. I hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering from Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), and I'm a Registered Graduate Engineer with Malawi Engineering Institution (MEI).
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Materials Laboratory Technician
Malawi Bureau of Standards
Feb 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year 4 months)
Conducted mechanical, physical, and non-destructive testing (UT, MT, PT) adhering to ASTM and ISO standards. Analyzed material testing datasets to generate compliance and root cause analysis reports, and ensured laboratory safety compliance and equipment calibration support.
Graduate Engineer
Department of Geological Survey – Ministry of Mining
Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 (6 months)
Prepared mineral and geological samples for laboratory characterization and analysis. Supported field investigations and maintained technical documentation and sample logging.
Undergraduate Engineer Intern
Department of Mines
Nov 2022 - Apr 2023 (5 months)
Assisted with mineral processing investigations, engineering inspections, and quality control.
Education
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Malawi University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering from Malawi University of Science and Technology, completed in 2024.
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