Engineering Technologist

ARL Laboratory Services Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary + superannuation

Public Holidays

Annual Leave

Long Service Leave + Incentives

Great Culture

Safety Focused

Collaborative Team

Job summary

ARL Laboratory Services Pty Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Technologist for a full-time role focused on both Destructive Testing and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) within our Mechanical/Metallurgical Laboratory.

You will conduct mechanical tests on metallic components, welds and structures, perform inspections, operate lab equipment, and prepare technical reports to AS, ISO, and ASTM standards. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree or diploma, at least 1 year of lab experience (NDT a plus),

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1 year of relevant professional experience in a lab or technical environment, ideally including NDT and mechanical testing.
• Experience in mechanical testing and evaluating test results.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, test procedures, and relevant standards.
• Experience with hardness, tensile, bend, impact and other mechanical tests.
• Experience with non-destructive testing methods such as PT and MT, with exposure to RT coordination.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Conduct macro examinations and visual weld assessments to determine weld quality and compliance.
• Perform hardness testing (Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell) and interpret material properties.
• Carry out Destructive Testing including tensile, impact and bend tests on metals and weld samples.
• Evaluate mechanical test results to determine material strength and performance.
• Perform load and pull testing on various structural components.
• Carry out corrosion, pitting, ferrite and microstructural assessments.
• Measure coating thickness and perform PMI and spectrochemical analysis.
• Coordinate and perform NDT such as PT, MT and RT for welded coupons.
• Handle dimensional and geometric inspections of reinforcement bars and components.
• Carry out metallographic preparation: cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching.
• Maintain laboratory operations including procurement, solution preparation and equipment handling.
• Interpret results and prepare technical test reports per Australian and international standards.
• Assist in root cause failure investigations and quality control projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ARL Laboratory Services Pty Ltd is a leading provider of Mechanical and Metallurgical testing services. We work with clients across the engineering, fabrication, and construction sectors. We are seeking an experienced and technically capable Engineering Technologist to join our team for a full-time role focused on both Destructive Testing and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), with hands-on laboratory and engineering involvement.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be working as part of our Mechanical/Metallurgical Laboratory, conducting a range of tests and evaluations on metallic components, welds, and structures to ensure compliance with relevant standards and client specifications. The candidate will be responsible for conducting mechanical testing, performing inspections and non-destructive testing, operating laboratory and testing equipment, and preparing technical reports in accordance with relevant Australian and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting macro examinations and visual weld assessments to determine weld quality and compliance, identifying typical weld discontinuities such as cracks, porosity, inclusions, etc
• Performing hardness testing (Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell) and interpreting weld and material properties.
• Performing Destructive Testing, including tensile, impact and bend tests on metals and weld samples
• Evaluating mechanical test results to determine material strength and performance.
• Conducting load and pull testing on various structural components.
• Carrying out corrosion, pitting, ferrite, and microstructural assessments.
• Measuring coating thickness and performing PMI and spectrochemical analysis.
• Conducting Non Destructive Testing such as Dye Penetrant Testing(PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and coordinating Radiographic Testing (RT)of welded coupons.
• Handling dimensional and geometric inspections of reinforcement bars and fabricated components.
• Performing metallographic preparation: cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching of specimens.
• Managing laboratory operations including procurement, solution preparation, and equipment handling (universal testing machine, Charpy impact tester, hardness testers).
• Maintaining laboratory instruments and calibration records
• Interpreting results and preparing technical test reports in accordance with Australian and International standards (AS, ISO, ASTM).
• Assisting in root cause failure investigations and quality control projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• At least 1 year relevant professional experience in a lab or related technical environment ,ideally including NDT and mechanical testing..
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical testing and evaluation of test results.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, test procedures, and relevant standards.
• Experience conducting and interpreting hardness, tensile, bend, impact and other mechanical tests.
• Experience with non-destructive testing methods such as PT and MT, with exposureto RT coordination.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Benefits & Employment Details

• Attractive Salary + superannuation
• Public Holidays
• Annual Leave
• Long Service Leave + Incentives
• Great Culture
• Safety Focused
• Collaborative Team Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects.