US - Sr Engineering Technician

Sr Laboratory Technician

This is a Sr Laboratory Technician role within the South Bend Materials Engineering organization. This position will function as a technician in the Materials Engineering Laboratory supporting activities across various Laboratories.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate daily workload in the Chemistry, Carbon and Metals Lab: receiving incoming work in Linked Information Management System (LIMS), prioritize work to meet schedule demands, and communicate work status/changes with customers and laboratory members.
• Perform titrations for solution analysis of production processing chemistries.
• Perform Salt Fog analysis utilizing standard industry techniques.
• Perform Oxygen Nitrogen Hydrogen (ONH), Coined Density and Fusion Boundary analysis of powder materials.
• Perform viscosity, refractive index, specific gravity and turbidity analysis of various coatings.
• Prepare samples for Xray Diffraction (XRD) analysis.
• Perform cross sectioning of materials/parts and analyze using metallography techniques.
• Utilize microscope instrumentation and software to capture images and/or obtain measurements.
• Operate various analytical instruments.
• Interface with internal and external customers to define appropriate test methods that effectively meet customer requirements.
• Manage solvents, acids, bases, chemicals and consumables inventories.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory test equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment.

We Value:

• Demonstration of machining, manufacturing and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability and knowledge to perform advanced laboratory techniques, such as titrations and wet bench chemistry.
• Familiarity and experience with various analytical instruments, such as FTIR, TGA/DSC, ONH, SEM/EDS, XRD, Microscopes and XRF.
• Ability to read and interpret specification and drawing requirements
• Effective documentation and reporting of test results using Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work independently and resolve difficult problems when they arise.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to successfully achieve desired results.
• Familiar with laboratory safety practices and experience working with hazardous chemicals, solvents, acids, and bases.

Requirement for US Export Control Position:
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.