Metallurgical Technician
The company is a high-tech laboratory that is involved in testing, failure analysis and characterization of materials, components and structural elements. We use a variety of techniques like optical and scanning electron microscopy, macro and micro-FTIR, XRF, DSC, TGA, TMA, x-ray imaging analysis, Mechanical tensile testers, hardness and microhardness testers, ICP, Leco analyzers, optical spectrophotometry, roughness testers, high temperature thermal analysis systems, metallurgical sample preparation equipment, temperature/humidity chambers, thermal cycling chambers, etc.
As a member of the Metallurgical Division Team, you will be supporting the Technical Services activities with a variety of standard metallurgical laboratory testing and analysis work.
In this role you will also support operational activities by providing technician support on failure analysis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regards safety as a high priority and demonstrates initiative in terms of seeking out and resolving safety issues.
- Precision and attention to detail
- Perform the following Metallurgical Laboratory Activities:
- Metallography:
- Sample preparation (sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching)
- Optical microscopy • Computerized image analysis
- Record, summarize and electronically submit test and analysis data to members of the team
- Perform basic maintenance of Metallurgical Lab equipment, as necessary
- R&D laboratory organization, cleanliness and safety
- Works in compliance with companies Quality and EHS Policies and Procedures, including ISO 9001-2015
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Education And / or Experience:
- B. Sc. or higher Diploma in Materials Science / Metallurgy
- Materials engineering knowledge in respect to the structure of metals and metals processing
- 1 -3 years working experience in the automotive, electronic or metals processing industry is preferred
- Knowledge of fundamentals of metallurgy, materials engineering and process engineering
- Ability to learn new skills, apply good experimental methodologies.
- Good organizational and documentation skills
- Good analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, high-level of motivation and ability to work independently or as a team member
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office, specifically Word & Excel, file management, Word, Excel