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Job summary

A leading company in aerospace fuel systems is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to support production and engineering functions. The role involves materials testing, process verification, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational backgrounds and hands-on experience with testing equipment. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and quality in aerospace manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Onsite parking

Gym access

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

Experience in a similar laboratory technician role, ideally within aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with materials testing equipment and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform water content and fuel analysis to aerospace standards.
Execute X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and salt spray testing procedures.
Conduct internal audits and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Technical Specifications Interpretation

Education

BTEC/HNC in Materials Science

Tools

XRF

Tensile Testing

Hardness Testing

Salt Spray Testing

Eaton Titchfield, England, United Kingdom

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Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront.

Located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. The Titchfield facility boasts extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.

We are looking for an Lab Technician which is a leading role in our integrated, intelligent and agile supply chain organization, focusing on the full SIOP horizon including execution at Tichfield

What You’ll Do

We are seeking detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our Aerospace Materials and Processes Laboratory. This role supports both production and manufacturing engineering functions through materials testing, process verification, and certification of aerospace components. The successful candidate will be hands-on in technical testing, troubleshooting, quality system support, and maintaining high laboratory standards in compliance with industry certifications and Nadcap audit requirements. Training will be provided to ensure competency in the following responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Testing & Analysis:

Perform water content and fuel analysis to aerospace standards
Execute X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and salt spray testing procedures
Carry out particle count analysis for fuel contamination
Program ovens for heat treatment processes and verify heat treat cycles
Perform pyrometry checks to ensure equipment calibration and process consistency
Prepare weld samples and support welder certification processes
Conduct Shore rubber hardness testing and micro-hardness testing
Program and operate the tensile testing machine
Execute torsion testing for weak link and spline evaluation
Support EDM cut-up reviews for recast layer analysis (All NCM parts)
Perform materials analysis using XRF techniques
Create and manage weld data cards and related documentation

Certifications & Quality Support

Assist in internal audits and pre-audit preparation for CP (Chemical Processing), HT (Heat Treatment), NDT (Non-Destructive Testing), welding processes
Provide technical support during Nadcap audits and maintain compliance documentation
Collaborate with MRB (Material Review Board) activities, providing lab-based data and insights

Laboratory Excellence

Maintain high standards of 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) within the chemical lab area
Act as a MESH (Manufacturing Environmental Safety and Health) technical expert, supporting the implementation and improvement of safety systems

Qualifications

BTEC/HNC in Materials Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred

Skills

Demonstrable experience in a similar laboratory technician role, ideally within aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing
Hands-on experience with materials testing equipment and analytical techniques (XRF, tensile, hardness, salt spray, etc.)
Good attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to interpret technical specifications, quality standards, and engineering drawings

Desirable

Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (e.g., Nadcap, AS9100) and certification requirements
Familiarity with heat treatment, non-destructive testing, and welding processes

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including onsite parking and a gym
Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies
We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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