Advanced Mechanical Testing Technician II

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an experienced laboratory technician in Danville for the ATS Materials Engineering & Failure Analysis lab. The role focuses on mechanical and metallurgical testing of metals, copper, aluminum, and ceramics, with lab fabrication as needed.

Travel is 10-20% of the time across PG&E territory, onsite work, and collaboration with engineers. The ideal candidate will have an AS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, plus hands-on experience with metal

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree (mechanical-focused) or equivalent certification.
• 2 years of experience in mechanical fabrication and lab equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and metallurgical tests per industry standards.
• Plan and execute tests with engineer support.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and inventory.

Skills

Tensile testing

Mechanical testing

Metallurgical testing

Engineering drawings

Education

AS in Mechanical Eng

Tools

MTS test frames

Tinius Olsen

Keyence microscope

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an experienced laboratory technician in Danville for the ATS Materials Engineering & Failure Analysis lab. The role focuses on mechanical and metallurgical testing of metals, copper, aluminum, and ceramics, with lab fabrication as needed.

Travel is 10-20% of the time across PG&E territory, onsite work, and collaboration with engineers. The ideal candidate will have an AS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, plus hands-on experience with metal