AE Technician Trainee - Field NDE & Sensor Setup

MISTRAS Group; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group in the United States is seeking an Acoustic Emission (AE) Trainee / Assistant Technician to assist a certified Level II NDE Technician with AE testing and structural health monitoring while gaining field experience toward formal certification. You will help with sensor installation, data acquisition setup, routine equipment maintenance, data logging, and drafting technical reports.

The role requires travel to various sites, strict safety practice, and adherence to ASTM/ASME

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed foundational NDE/NDT training or technical schooling.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with interest in electronics or data acquisition.
• Ability to travel occasionally for out-of-town work assignments.
• Excellent communication with clients, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to read technical documents and blueprints is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, calibration, and tear-down of AE data acquisition systems.
• Place and secure AE sensors on structures.
• Perform routine maintenance and pre-test calibrations of equipment.
• Document data and draft technical service reports.
• Follow safety policies and standards (ASTM, ASME).
• Monitor testing environments to mitigate noise affecting data.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Reading engineering drawings

Electronics / data acquisition

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Foundational NDE/NDT training

Tools

Data acquisition software

Job description

MISTRAS Group in the United States is seeking an Acoustic Emission (AE) Trainee / Assistant Technician to assist a certified Level II NDE Technician with AE testing and structural health monitoring while gaining field experience toward formal certification. You will help with sensor installation, data acquisition setup, routine equipment maintenance, data logging, and drafting technical reports.

The role requires travel to various sites, strict safety practice, and adherence to ASTM/ASME