Laboratory Technician 3 - Manufacturing Engineering
Core
Preparing and testing materials through laboratory methods to support manufacturing quality and continuous improvement efforts.
Role type
Senior IC laboratory technician (manufacturing engineering)
Builds
Production quality data and material analysis reports for manufacturing teams
Domain
Manufacturing / Materials Science / Metallurgy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sample preparation (sectioning, mounting, sanding, polishing), Archimedes density measurement, micrograph creation and analysis, grain size and microstructure evaluation, hardness testing, rheometry, laser diffraction, SEM, LIBS, inventory management, standard work procedure documentation, nonconforming material analysis, trend analysis
Preferred skills
Metallographic preparation techniques, ISO 13485 and ISO 17025 familiarity, Lean Six Sigma Certification
Technologies
Manual abrasive saws, microscopes, hardness testers, rheometers, laser diffraction systems, SEM, LIBS, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Section, mount, sand, and polish specimens for metallurgical analysis; Perform density, microstructure, hardness, rheometry, laser diffraction, SEM, and LIBS testing; Document test results in reports; Oversee inventory and ordering of supplies; Maintain laboratory cleanliness and equipment; Analyze nonconforming materials and conduct trend analysis; Assist engineers with experiment and qualification execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
