Materials Technician

ICON Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON Technology seeks a Construction Materials Technician to join our Materials Science team in Austin, TX. You will perform tests on cement-based materials for our 3D printing technology, supporting lab and field testing, quality control, and data documentation.

The role requires 3+ years of concrete/materials testing, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and collaboration in a dynamic environment. Certification readiness (ACI Grade I) within 3 months is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in concrete, cement, or construction materials testing.
• Ability to obtain ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I within 3 months of hire.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized laboratory tests on aggregates, cement, concrete, and related materials under guidance from senior staff.
• Assist with development and execution of testing procedures for 3D printed cement-based materials.
• Support internal quality control by fabricating and transporting test samples, recording data, and maintaining documentation.
• Prepare materials and equipment for experiments and help carry out testing plans developed by engineers.
• Maintain and clean laboratory tools and equipment; assist with calibrations and basic troubleshooting.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and help track inventory.
• Participate in safety procedures and protocols for laboratory and field environments.
• Assist with waste management at job/test sites.
• Support other departments with materials testing needs when required.
• Perform physical tasks up to 50 lbs and outdoor work.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Laboratory testing

Safety awareness

Job description

ICON is seeking a Construction Materials Technician to join our innovative Materials Science team. In this role, you'll play a key part in the development and testing of the cement-based materials that power ICON's advanced 3D printing technology. You'll support both laboratory and field testing efforts to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our construction materials. This position is based at ICON's lab in Austin, TX, and reports directly to the Senior Materials Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized laboratory tests on aggregates, cement, concrete, and related materials under guidance from senior staff.
• Assist with the development and execution of testing procedures for 3D printed cement-based materials.
• Support internal quality control activities by fabricating and transporting test samples, recording test data, and helping maintain test documentation.
• Prepare materials and equipment for experiments and help carry out testing plans developed by engineers and scientists.
• Maintain and clean laboratory tools and testing equipment; assist with calibrations and basic troubleshooting.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and help track inventory.
• Participate in safety procedures and protocols for both laboratory and field environments.
• Assist with waste management practices at job and test sites.
• Support other departments with materials testing needs when required.
• Perform physical tasks, including lifting materials up to 50 lbs and working outdoors in varying conditions
• Must be willing to perform a wide range of tasks daily (e.g. Transition from lab to field work at a moment's notice, conduct tests individually, fill up bench sheets, work with machinery commonly found in concrete labs like end grinders, saws, hydraulic press, etc).

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in concrete, cement, or construction materials testing.
• Basic understanding of lab procedures and materials handling.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work collaboratively on a team and take initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and working in outdoor or construction settings.
• Proficient or fluent in English.
• Ability to obtain ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred Skills and Experience

• ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician certification.
• Familiarity with ASTM test methods for concrete and mortar.
• Experience working in a laboratory or on active construction sites.
• Basic computer skills (Google Workspace or MS Office).
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity to learn new processes.
• Experience or interest in working at a startup or with emerging construction technologies.
• Flexibility to work occasional extended hours or weekends as needed

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely and regularly.
• Comfortable working in various outdoor environments, including extreme temperatures (above 100F or below freezing), sun, rain, mud, and areas with limited infrastructure (e.g., lack of electricity).
• Comfortable standing and moving on your feet for the majority of the workday.
• Flexible availability to work nights and weekends as needed.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.

As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.