Specialized Testing - Physical Testing (Materials) Technologist

ExxonMobil • Spring, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides technical laboratory support in the areas of metallurgical research and failure analysis. The position involves working in a team environment while independently conducting materials research projects and failure analysis. The technologist will collaborate with research engineers and affiliates to develop lab objectives and testing plans. Key activities include applying metallographic and microscopic techniques (optical and SEM) for microstructural analysis, conducting various hardness testing methods, and performing NDE (PT, MT, UT) inspection methods. The role also requires carrying out sample preparation (sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching), conducting direct cause failure analysis using standard laboratory methods, and maintaining lab equipment, supplies, and spaces. Responsibilities also include routine calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of instrumentation, adhering to laboratory safety procedures, chemical hygiene plans, and PPE requirements, and complying with quality management systems (e.g., ISO, GLP, internal QC standards).

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in materials science or metallurgy
• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in a Material Science/Testing Lab with a high degree of mechanical aptitude with equipment troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow proper lab procedures and uphold good housekeeping practices in lab
• Willingness to be involved in research that is highly exploratory in nature and may support programs within division and affiliate organizations
• Good communication skills for understanding and describing scientific observations, experimental plans and results, equipment and material design concepts
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks and integrate them into workflows
• Organized, punctual, and takes full responsibility for laboratory procedural compliance and safe laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, chemical and supply ordering, chemical inventory, safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Effective in a team working environment, enjoys challenges, and committed to lifelong learning
• Strictly adhere to SOPs for different methods and workflows

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work and learn in areas or disciplines that differ from educational/work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment while independently conducting materials research projects and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with research engineers and affiliates to develop lab objectives and testing plans.
• Apply metallographic and microscopic techniques (optical and SEM) to facilitate microstructural analysis.
• Conduct hardness, micro-hardness, and field hardness testing techniques.
• Perform NDE (i.e. PT, MT, UT) inspection methods in support of research and failure analysis efforts.
• Carry out sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching of metallurgical samples.
• Conduct direct cause failure analysis using standard laboratory methods to determine failure mechanism and material characterization.
• Maintain lab equipment, lab supplies, and lab spaces.
• Perform routine calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of instrumentation.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, chemical hygiene plans and PPE requirements.
• Comply with quality management systems (e.g., ISO, GLP, internal QC standards).

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Savings Plan with Company match
• Workplace Flexibility programs (e.g., Flex your Day, leaves of absence, part-time work)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health programs and resources
• Employee Health Advisory Program (confidential professional counseling)
• Disability Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree