**Join Our Team as an Engineering Technician – Materials Lab (CCL focused)!**

 Are you passionate about precision and quality in coatings testing and evaluation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where attention to detail is paramount? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As an Engineering Technician in our Materials Lab, you'll be at the forefront of coatings excellence. Under general supervision, you'll conduct coatings testing and evaluation with a focus on Central Coatings Laboratory (CCL) projects. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Performing metallographic processes such as sectioning, mounting, polishing, and etching to exacting customer specifications.
• Issuing comprehensive lab reports based on thorough coating evaluations.
• Assisting and spearheading projects related to CCL initiatives.
• Managing coating evaluation projects from start to finish.
• Processing test data efficiently using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Calibrating and setting up standardized material/metallographic testing stations for precise results.
• Viewing samples with optical microscopy equipment to ensure quality standards are met.

 **Education, Experience, and Qualifications:**

•  Minimum high school diploma required.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in Central Coatings Laboratory settings.
• In-depth knowledge of various coatings, including thermal spray, plasma spray, HVOF, thermal barrier, and environmental barrier.
• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings accurately.
• Adept at understanding and engaging with specialized topics.
• Keen eye for detail and a commitment to thoroughness in every task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

 If you're ready to make your mark in the world of coatings technology and join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence, apply now! We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay, ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance,
• Flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, 401K match plan, bonus plan and paid vacation.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. We will require proof of status prior to employment.

We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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