Materials Characterization Technician (Metals)

ATS•Pontiac, MI

23h•$59,946 - $76,648•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a day dedicated to metals, microscopes, and meaningful results You clock in and power up the SEM. A fracture surface under the stereoscope tells a story you capture and document. You polish and etch a specimen, then photograph its microstructure with a photomicroscope—or coordinate with imaging support to produce the perfect photomicrograph. Between samples, you run a quick chemical analysis, audit a product lot, and close the loop with a concise report the production team can act on.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a two‑year college/technical school, or a comparable blend of education and experience.
Hands-on experience operating a scanning electron microscope and a stereoscope.
Background in a laboratory setting performing similar work.
Comfort with computers and common operating systems.

Responsibilities

Examine and test metallic samples using a scanning electron microscope and/or stereoscope to assess physical properties and microstructural features.
Measure strength, hardness, elasticity, toughness, and other properties; record and document fracture surfaces.
Prepare specimens through polishing and etching; capture images with a photomicroscope or direct technical photography personnel to take, develop, and mount photomicrographs.
Perform chemical analyses on parts to support material verification and investigations.
Conduct audits and product tests to verify conformance.
Draft clear, simple reports summarizing test methods, observations, and results.