Materials Lab Technician

Job overview

The Materials Lab Technician role is onsite in Mooresville, NC; compensation is not specified. Rimkus provides engineering and technical consulting, including failure analysis, corrosion assessment, testing, and consulting engineering services. The technician performs laboratory testing and supports project managers, engineers, and consultants with project coordination, specimen preparation, equipment operation, and reporting. The work contributes test results and organized project records to engineering and forensic consulting projects.

What you'll do

• Perform laboratory testing and coordinate project storage
• catalog and document stored items
• assist project managers, engineers, and consultants
• conduct photography, mechanical, impact, chemical, and hardness testing
• prepare metallographic specimens
• clean and maintain equipment
• operate lab equipment under quality procedures
• produce standard test reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

materials lab technician

laboratory testing

materials engineering

mechanical engineering

metallography

chemical analysis

mooresville nc

rimkus

quality assurance

project support

equipment maintenance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• life and disability insurance
• employer-matching 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• family leave
• training and development.

Why this role

Entry-level position; a bachelor’s degree in materials engineering or mechanical engineering is listed as required education. Occasional driving to client locations and field offices is required; overtime may be required.

About the employer

Rimkus is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.