Lab Tech - Quality Dept

Steel Dynamics•Sinton, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Technician for physical metallurgy laboratory to support product development, Continuous improvement, and quality initiatives. Conduct sample preparations and metallurgical analyses and communicate results to mill metallurgical staff.

Requirements

2 – or 4-year degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical, Electrical, or Industrial) or related technical field
Excellent and proven problem-solving skills
Excellent technical communication skills
Capability to prioritize and multi-task
Self-motivated with strong orientation for continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

2+ years Industrial Laboratory Experience
Data analysis & management skills (SQL, Access, MS Office, SPC, MiniTab, etc.)
Experience with both optical and electron microscopy techniques
Experience with metallurgical sample preparation
Experience with metals chemistry analysis techniques (OES, XRF)
4 year Material Science/Metallurgical Engineering Degree
Experience in steel product development, rolling and/or coating operations
Knowledge of ASTM, SAE, VDA, API, ISO and IATF standards
Ability to implement and conduct training for operation

Responsibilities

Perform metallurgical laboratory analyses of steel products and associated processes
Maintain laboratory safety, laboratory equipment and calibration to appropriate standards
Disseminate metallurgical analysis knowledge withing metallurgical laboratories
Support projects pertinent to new products, productivity & continuous improvement
Support safety initiatives throughout the mill
Analyze and assess new and existing products for metallurgical conformity to customer requirements
Assist departmental metallurgists on interpretation of laboratory results
Support mill production trials with departmental metallurgists and quality staff
Assist product non-conformance analyses with technical service colleagues
Communicate analysis results and suggestions to operations for continuous improvement