Aerospace Failure Analysis Technician (Onsite Seattle)

Actalent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a contract Laboratory Technician in Seattle, WA, to support failure analysis and materials development. You will develop SOPs for sample prep and physical/chemical characterization, perform optical inspections, X-ray CT, SEM/EDX, and various materials tests.

The role requires an Associate of Science in a lab-related field (two years’ experience) and experience with cross sections, lab safety, and SOP/report writing.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience with an Associate of Science degree in laboratory technology, electron microscopy, x-ray analysis, or a related field.
• Experience in performing bulk materials or electronics cross sections.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Experience with lab safety best practices.
• Experience with writing SOP documents and lab reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical lab work supporting prototype failure analysis and materials development investigations.
• Develop and execute SOPs for world-class analysis outcomes in sample preparation and physical/chemical characterization.
• Provide technical support for materials and failure analysis investigations to drive design and manufacturing improvements.
• Perform optical inspections and measurements.
• Conduct mechanical cross sectioning and associated sample preparation.
• Utilize 2D and computed tomography (CT) X-ray inspection methods.
• Execute materials testing, including thermal-mechanical and environmental testing.
• Maintain lab equipment.

Skills

Lab safety

Written communication

SOP writing

Cross sections experience

Education

Associate of Science in laboratory technology or related

Bachelor of Science in materials science or related

Tools

SEM/EDX

VGSTUDIO

X-ray inspection software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a contract Laboratory Technician in Seattle, WA, to support failure analysis and materials development. You will develop SOPs for sample prep and physical/chemical characterization, perform optical inspections, X-ray CT, SEM/EDX, and various materials tests.

The role requires an Associate of Science in a lab-related field (two years’ experience) and experience with cross sections, lab safety, and SOP/report writing.