Aerospace Materials Lab Tech — Elastomer Testing

Manufacturing Inc; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Incentive recognition bonus program

Job summary

Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Lab Technician to design and run material test programs for elastomers, validate parts, and help qualify next‑generation rubber products used in aerospace and life‑critical applications.

You will work with advanced equipment and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate, high‑quality results. The role requires hands‑on testing experience, a technical degree or equivalent shop-floor expertise, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline — or 2+ years of direct shop-floor/testing experience in rubber or polymer manufacturing.
• Demonstrated mechanical intuition and passion for testing materials to their limits.

Responsibilities

• Pioneer Material Testing: Design and execute robust experimental test matrices on raw elastomers and finished molded parts using mechanical and thermal characterization tools.
• Operate and master specialized lab equipment to support product development and qualification.
• Dig into material failure modes and process anomalies to provide data-driven answers to engineering and production teams.
• Keep the lab running efficiently by managing calibration logs, consumables, maintenance, and safety standards.
• Present findings, publish test reports, and contribute to cross-functional lean projects for new product introductions.
• Interpret and adhere to aerospace, MIL, and ASTM testing protocols.

Skills

Hands-On Mindset

Technical Background

Testing Curiosity

Analytical Sharpness

Communication & Drive

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field

Tools

Instron universal test frames

DMA (Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer)

RPA (Rubber Process Analyzer)

2-roll mills

cure presses

electrodynamic shakers

Job description

Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Lab Technician to design and run material test programs for elastomers, validate parts, and help qualify next‑generation rubber products used in aerospace and life‑critical applications.

You will work with advanced equipment and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate, high‑quality results. The role requires hands‑on testing experience, a technical degree or equivalent shop-floor expertise, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.