Lab Test Technician

ST Engineering North America•Baltimore, MD

1d•$27 - $39

About The Position

The Lab Test Technician performs laboratory functions supporting chemical, physical, thermal, and mechanical testing of metallic and non-metallic materials. The role includes preparing test summary documents, communicating with other business departments and laboratory team members, and conveying test results effectively to engineers and other relevant personnel. Working under Team Leaders and experienced technicians, the technician completes daily and weekly assignments and may support other laboratory functions according to workload and priorities. The technician operates equipment and performs hands-on testing using process instructions, test plans, or written specifications. Work includes mechanical testing of composite and metallic coupons, physical-property testing of prepreg material, and reporting and testing support across other lab functions. The position also involves interpreting industry and government test specifications for adhesives, prepregs, sealants, primers, paints, and metal-bonded coupons. This role is based at ST Engineering MRAS, which develops and manufactures complex aerostructures, aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers, and composite products, and is expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities. The role offers an estimated salary range of $26.60 to $39 per hour and is overtime eligible. A background check and drug screening are required as a condition of employment. Access to export-controlled technology requires U.S. Person status or applicable government authorization or exception.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited university and one year of relevant or related laboratory testing experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED equivalent and at least two years of experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
Current vehicle driver’s license to enable use of electric lift, tow, and golf-cart-type transportation equipment certification.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple testing scopes.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to use office productivity tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work with limited to some supervision using process instructions, test plans, or other written specifications.
Must be a U.S. Person or qualify for a legally recognized export-control exception or authorization, and provide valid proof of status if hired.

Nice To Haves

Composite experience.
Experience with metallic and composite mechanical testing using industry standards such as ASTM, NAS, and MIL-SPEC, and sensor types such as load cells.
Understanding of electromechanical test systems, including TestWorks.
At least three years of experience in a mechanical shop or laboratory environment.
Experience with NADCAP requirements.
Self-starting, self-motivated team player.
Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities effectively.
Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Familiarity with SAP applications.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned laboratory functions supporting chemical, physical, thermal, and mechanical testing of metallic and non-metallic materials.
Generate test summary documents and reports.
Communicate with departments outside the laboratory team and share test results effectively with relevant team members and engineers.
Complete assigned daily and weekly tasks under the direction of Team Leaders and experienced technicians.
Operate equipment within the assigned laboratory function and perform hands-on work.
Meet productivity, quality, and safety requirements.
Perform mechanical testing of composite and metallic coupons, including tensile, compressive, and flexure tests.
Perform physical-property testing of prepreg material.
Provide reports and testing support for other laboratory functions, including dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), acid digestion, solution chemistry, viscosity, and micrographs.
Interpret test specifications and plans for film and paste adhesives, graphite and fiberglass prepregs, sealants, primers, paints, and metal-bonded coupons.
Support other laboratory functional areas as workload and daily priorities require.