RSA Lead Technician (Onsite)
About The Position
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Requirements
- Requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment.
- Experience cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching metallographic samples, as well as the subsequent evaluation of microstructures.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience preparing and evaluating aerospace materials (nickel and cobalt based superalloys, titanium alloys, composite materials).
- Prior experience with PWA specifications and evaluations to MCL Manual Sections.
- Prior experience using image analysis.
- Prior experience with advanced microscopy (e.g. electron microscopy and EDS analysis).
- Proficiency with Office365 applications
- Demonstrated ability to understand and work to specialty laboratory procedures and work instructions.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of metallurgical specimens from various parts and materials in support of source approval activities (Aftermarket, and OEM as needed).
- Evaluation, characterization, and documentation of materials, microstructures, and conditions resulting from common repair process, particularly coating, joining (welding and brazing), conventional machining, surface enhancement, adhesive bonding, and organic material processing.
- Development/maintenance of proficiency in the use of equipment such as cut-off tools and machines, metallographic mounting presses, and polishing equipment.
- Handling chemical reagents required to prepare metallurgical specimens for microstructural analyses.
- Assisting RSA and ESA engineers in coordinating specimen machining and testing.
- Managing sample/part logistics (e.g. shipping) and ordering for the team.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
