Materials Lab Technician
About The Position
The Materials Lab Technician supports testing and analysis of automotive HVAC and engine cooling components in a laboratory environment. The role performs advanced measurement activities, metallographic sample preparation, chemical, physical, and mechanical testing, and corrosion laboratory support. The technician works with engineering teams to carry out test plans, document results, and contribute to special projects while following laboratory procedures and quality standards. The position requires hands-on laboratory experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The technician operates within the Laboratory Scope and Capabilities, performs multiple test-bench operations, and conducts basic metallographic work, including sample cleaning, sectioning, mounting, polishing, and imaging. The role also operates and maintains physical-testing, metallographic-preparation, and laboratory-support equipment. The technician helps maintain inventories and order routine laboratory supplies, monitors test-data consistency, interprets basic results, and reports irregularities to Corrosion or Material engineers. Keeping the work area clean and orderly and performing other required duties are also part of the position.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a general lab technician.
- Proficiency with PC-based software, such as MS Windows and Office.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate well with co-workers.
Responsibilities
- Perform measurement activities and chemical, physical, and mechanical testing of automotive HVAC and engine cooling components.
- Provide corrosion laboratory support and work with engineering teams to execute test plans, document results, and contribute to special projects.
- Conduct basic metallographic sample preparation, including cleaning, sectioning, mounting, polishing, and imaging.
- Operate and maintain laboratory test benches, physical-testing equipment, metallographic-preparation equipment, and other support equipment.
- Help maintain inventories and order routine laboratory supplies, including hardness test blocks, chemicals, polishing supplies, and other lab supplies.
- Observe test-data consistency, interpret basic results, and report irregularities to Corrosion or Material engineers.
- Keep the work area clean and orderly.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Collaborative work environment
- Ongoing personal and career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
