Specialized Testing - Physical Testing (Materials) Technologist

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Location:

Spring, TX, US, 77389

Company Name:
Exxon Mobil

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Provide technical laboratory support in the areas of metallurgical research and failure analysis.

• 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)

Skills and

Qualifications:

• 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…