Env Cracking Lab Tech — Corrosion & Materials Testing

Edison Welding Institute; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Welding Institute (EWI) in Columbus, OH is seeking a motivated technician to join the Corrosion and Environmental Testing group. This role applies experience in environmentally assisted cracking, corrosion and materials testing on client-driven R&D projects.

You will operate complex laboratory systems safely in environments involving hazardous gases and contribute to ongoing R&D efforts with a strong emphasis on fracture mechanics and DCPD-based crack growth measurements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. An Associate’s or technology degree is favorable.
• 1+ years’ experience with environmentally assisted cracking test procedures.
• 3+ years operating mechanical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute billable project work according to scope, deliverables, timeline, and customer expectations.
• Provide input for internal R&D projects.
• Understand fracture mechanics principles including fatigue crack growth, fracture toughness, and S/N initiation testing in hydrogen/CO₂ environments.
• Operate complex laboratory systems safely in environments with hazardous gases (H₂, CO₂, H₂S, NOx, SOx).
• Conduct crack growth measurement using direct current potential drop (DCPD) instrumentation.
• Perform flow-assisted corrosion testing using rotating cage and rotating cylinder electrode systems.
• Maintain familiarity with corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms.

Skills

Environmentally assisted cracking

Mechanical testing equipment

Lab safety

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree (favorable)

Tools

DCPD instrumentation

Rotating cage electrode

Rotating cylinder electrode

Job description

Edison Welding Institute (EWI) in Columbus, OH is seeking a motivated technician to join the Corrosion and Environmental Testing group. This role applies experience in environmentally assisted cracking, corrosion and materials testing on client-driven R&D projects.

You will operate complex laboratory systems safely in environments involving hazardous gases and contribute to ongoing R&D efforts with a strong emphasis on fracture mechanics and DCPD-based crack growth measurements.