Laboratory Technician – Materials Characterization
Core
Perform sample preparation, analytical testing, and materials characterization for rare-earth permanent magnet R&D and production.
Role type
Analytical Laboratory Technician (Materials Characterization)
Builds
Rare-earth permanent magnets for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries
Domain
Materials Science / Rare-Earth Magnets
Required skills
Sample preparation, analytical testing, metallographic specimen preparation, operation of elemental analyzers (LECO/ELTRA), ICP-OES, laser diffraction particle size analyzers, XRD, powder rheometers, DSC, glovebox operations, quality control measurements, laboratory recordkeeping, hazardous material handling
Preferred skills
Experience with metal powders, inert-atmosphere gloveboxes, quality-management systems, associate degree in chemistry/materials science
Technologies
LECO, ELTRA, ICP-OES, XRD, DSC, gloveboxes
Responsibilities
Perform routine analytical testing on raw materials, metal powders, and finished magnets; prepare metallographic specimens; operate assigned analytical equipment; maintain laboratory records and support quality-system requirements; coordinate work with laboratory team members
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC