The Lead Materials Engineering Technician role focuses on hands-on operation of a wide variety of analytical equipment to support both receiving inspection testing of production materials as well as engineering evaluations and failure analysis.
Primary work assignment will be in the Metals and Fluids Labs, but they may also support other labs such as Chemistry, Polymers, etc. on an as-needed basis.
The candidate will interface with other Technicians and Engineers, as well as personnel from other organizations.
It is expected that the ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to schedule activities with minimal oversight.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 5 years' experience in hands-on lab experience in metallurgical lab support or similar analytical laboratory experience
US Citizen
Desired Attributes:
Experience with aerospace materials & processes
Experience with laboratory information management systems
Experience with metallographic techniques for electronic components
Experience in other laboratory techniques/instrumentation such as analytical chemistry, FTIR, SEM, etc