QC Lab Technician

QC Lab Technician

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

Indianapolis, IN, United States

1st Shift, (8:00am - 4:30pm), Monday - Friday

As your top priority, you will ensure compliance with company safety and environmental standards in all areas of your work. You will operate and maintain Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) equipment to analyze material morphology, particle size, and surface characteristics and support other testing requirements such as XRF and BET as needed. You will prepare samples for SEM analysis, including mounting, coating, and handling in accordance with laboratory procedures.

Further, you will collect, interpret, and report imaging and analytical data within the laboratory management system, communicating results with QC team members, production, and lab leadership. You will support failure analysis and root cause investigations through detailed imaging and documentation of material characteristics. Additionally, you will maintain SEM instrumentation, including calibration, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting in coordination with internal and external service providers.

You demonstrate total commitment to performing operations in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with required safety and quality standards, with a focus on continuous improvement. Periodically, you will support Nadcap, AS9100, and ISO 13485 external audits as necessary. This role requires adherence to Plant and Quality Lab Policies, including Quality and Data Integrity standards.

High School Diploma required. Associate or Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical field preferred. Experience operating SEM or similar analytical instrumentation is required. Operating XRF experience is preferred but not required. You have strong attention to detail and are capable of analyzing complex imaging data and identifying material features. You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and are proficient in Microsoft O365 with solid computer skills.

You are an effective problem solver and able to work safely, both independently and under pressure. You demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize workflow, take initiative, learn quickly, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced lab environment. You are self-motivated with a strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement. All QA Lab technicians are required to adhere to impartiality standards and act with integrity as a condition of their employment.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, is a company that revolutionizes industries through innovative materials and surface coatings. We are leaders in advanced materials and offer metal powders, sputtering targets, and surface coatings that enhance performance across various sectors. Our strong focus on innovation is evident in our superior technologies for the aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial industries.

Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone's needs.

Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures.

As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations. Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.