Metallurgical Lab Technician Specialist

AMETEK; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 1.118.000 - 1.461.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a Metallurgical Lab Technician Specialist in Reynosa, Mexico, to prepare metallographic samples, perform failure analyses, and support weld inspections in line with aerospace standards.

You will operate precision lab equipment, document findings in English, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to resolve material issues while ensuring NADCAP and AWS/ASTM compliance.

Formación

• Metallographic sample preparation experience and workflow.
• Familiarity with AWS D17.1, ASTM E3, E112 and NADCAP requirements.
• Experience in documentation and laboratory reporting in English.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare metallographic samples: cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching.
• Inspect grain structure, phases, defects, and HAZ on aerospace components.
• Conduct failure analysis using approved laboratory methods.
• Operate microscopy and precision lab equipment (polishers, hardness testers).
• Document findings and prepare technical reports to meet specifications.
• Support NADCAP audits and maintain compliance with safety and regs.

Conocimientos

Metallurgical lab experience

Failure analysis

Weld inspection

AI tools usage

English reporting

Aerospace standards knowledge

Educación

Higher Technician or Engineering degree in Metallurgy, Materials, Chemistry

Herramientas

Optical microscope

Hardness tester

Metallographic grinder/polisher

Descripción del empleo

The Metallurgical Lab Technician Specialist is responsible for performing metallographic sample preparation, conducting failure analysis activities, and supporting weld inspection processes in accordance with aerospace quality standards. This role ensures that materials and components comply with engineering specifications by applying advanced laboratory techniques, maintaining strict documentation practices, and adhering to international aerospace norms.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare metallographic samples, including cutting, sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and chemical etching for microstructural evaluation.
• Perform inspections to identify grain structure, phases, defects, and heat-affected zones (HAZ) on aerospace components.
• Conduct failure analysis following established aerospace laboratory methodologies.
• Operate metallurgical laboratory equipment such as precision saws, mounting presses, polishers, microscopes, and hardness testers.
• Interpret results in alignment with AWS, ASTM, and NADCAP requirements.
• Document laboratory findings and prepare technical reports to validate compliance with engineering and design specifications.
• Support audits and accreditation requirements related to NADCAP special processes.
• Ensure adherence to safety, cleanliness, and regulatory guidelines within the laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve material-related issues.

Qualifications

• Higher Technician or Engineering degree in Metallurgy, Materials, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3 to 6 years of experience in quality control laboratories, preferably in failure analysis or weld inspection.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Hands-on experience in metallographic preparation techniques (cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching).
• Knowledge of aerospace standards including:
  • AWS D17.1 (aluminum and stainless-steel welding for aerospace)
  • ASTM E3 (specimen preparation)
  • ASTM E112 (grain size measurement)
  • NADCAP requirements for special processes
• Experience using optical microscopes and laboratory precision equipment.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional laboratory reports in English.

Compensation

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.