Electrical Technician

Job Description

Perform materials characterization, mechanical testing, sample preparation, equipment maintenance, and laboratory documentation activities in support of aerospace and defense programs. Operate analytical and testing equipment while preparing materials and recording technical observations and data.

• Job Details
• Laboratory
• Contract - 11 Months
• 1st Shift, 4/10
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• $35.00 - $50.00 Hourly

• Education & Job Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a materials characterization or mechanical testing laboratory environment
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, or maintenance manuals

• Preferred Skills
• Testing Lab Experience
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Testing
• Prior experience evaluating mechanical test results and operating mechanical load frames, including Instron
• Experience conducting failure analysis activity
• Familiarity with aerospace and military specifications and industry standards, including ASTM
• Strong communication skills

• Job Duties & Functions
• Execute precise sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing of metal alloys, composites, and electronics assemblies for microstructural analysis
• Conduct metallographic acid etching as required
• Operate analytical tools supporting Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Thermal Analysis platforms (DSC/TGA/DMA/TMA)
• Perform mechanical testing on metals, composites, elastomers, and other materials in accordance with ASTM standards and/or LM internal procedures
• Bond strain gages as required
• Compile raw data into technical presentations
• Record and communicate observations
• Install test fixtures and sub-assemblies under test safely
• Maintain materials characterization platforms, environmental chambers, and other laboratory infrastructure through routine calibration and preventative maintenance
• Record and communicate observations
• Safely install test fixtures and sub-assemblies under test
• Maintain materials characterization platforms, environmental chambers, and other laboratory infrastructure through routine calibration and preventative maintenance
• Construct equipment, components, devices, or systems
• Troubleshoot equipment, components, devices, or systems
• Calibrate equipment and systems
• Adjust equipment and systems as directed
• Test equipment, components, devices, or systems
• Diagnose equipment, components, devices, or systems
• Conduct calibration and alignment checks
• Make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed
• Prepare prescribed compounds and solutions
• Operate related equipment
• Report test data in the prescribed format

• Physical Requirements & Environment
• Safely install test fixtures and sub-assemblies under test
• Work onsite full time
• Complete safety, hazardous materials, and PPE training

• TeamGlobal Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more!
• TG Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Program