The Engineering Center of Excellence is the hub of the design and testing of ***'s product technology. The Materials Lab Technician will conduct detailed material evaluations of components for Aerospace and Industrial gas turbine engines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare high-quality metallographic specimens from Aero and IGT gas turbine components.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot metallurgy lab equipment, including cut-off saws, grinder and polisher units, light optical microscopes, and hardness testers.

• Perform material evaluations in accordance with customer specifications and/or applicable standardized test methods.

• Ensure all material testing is accomplished according to ISO 17025 accredited procedures, where applicable.

• Record test results in appropriate laboratory forms.

• Conduct internal calibration of metallurgy lab equipment and maintain calibration records.

• Coordinate with external suppliers for calibration of test standards.

• Maintain laboratory readiness and limit downtime in the event of equipment malfunction.

• Support design engineers by identifying current testing capabilities best suited for specific work requests.

• Assist the laboratory manager in the development of new testing capabilities and prepare written test methods to meet the requirements of ISO 17025 accreditation.

• Prepare written technical reports, specifications, procedures, and manuals.

• Prepare and present work to internal customers.

• Handle movement of gas turbine parts and miscellaneous equipment through-out facility.

• Work in a lab and field environments.

• Occasional travel required.

• Associates Degree or equivalent.

• Relevant work experience.

• 3 to 5 years of previous work experience within Aerospace Manufacturing