Technician, Lab

Aecon•Milford, MA

11d•$50,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aecon Engineering Service Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aecon Group Inc., is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support its Materials Engineering Laboratory in Milford, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary consulting team on a wide range of technical projects. The role calls for knowledge and experience in machining, testing, laboratory maintenance, failure analysis, materials aging and selection, welding, fabrication, and corrosion. Experience in the nuclear power and/or medical device industries is a strong plus. The position provides machining and technical support in a materials laboratory environment, including specimen handling, test fixture design and fabrication, testing, technical reporting input, and laboratory equipment and space maintenance. The technician will be hands-on in project work, collaborate across disciplines and departments, and keep current with laboratory technical and scientific advances.

Requirements

Associate degree in Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of related engineering experience; laboratory experience is preferred.
Willingness to work with low-level radioactively contaminated components.
Technical background and understanding of materials performance and degradation.
Knowledge of failure mechanisms and mechanical properties of materials.
Ability to multitask, take on challenging projects, and provide solutions.
Effective communication skills.
Understanding of the importance of business development.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the nuclear power and/or medical device industries.
Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide machining and technical support on a wide range of projects and assignments in a materials laboratory environment.
Receive, label, and safely store specimens to be tested.
Design, machine, and build test fixtures.
Perform tests in support of analysis and provide input to technical reports.
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and laboratory space, including calibrating equipment.
Stay current on laboratory technical and scientific advances.
Be fully involved in projects, including challenging materials problems.
Work with other disciplines, team members, and departments to provide integrated solutions.