Friction Materials R&D Technician (Machining & Testing)

Parker Hannifin; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Akron, OH, is seeking a Technician to support engineers in R&D, implementation, and operations. The role covers setup for lathe, mill and CNC machining, and detailed testing of material properties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with machining lab experience or a technical degree, plus several years in frictional materials work. Monday–Friday with possible extra shifts. Innovative, teamwork-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant machining/materials lab experience.
• 2-year technical or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of frictional materials engineering processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience machining frictional materials with lathe, mill and CNC.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Set up R&D machining operations on lathe, mill, and CNC.
• Conduct and document engineering tests: thermal conductivity, oxidation, adhesion, density, porosity, strength, hardness.
• Analyze data to support R&D and Engineering teams for sample prep and measurements.
• Preform, jig, handle, process, machining and anti-oxidation coating of brake stacks.
• Propose equipment upgrades and write CERs to purchase equipment.
• Program controllers for CVI and heat treat furnaces; upload G-code for CNC machining equipment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular attendance and potential night/weekend shifts as needed to operate equipment.

Skills

CNC Machining

Frictional Materials

Time Management

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Lathe

Milling

CNC equipment

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Akron, OH, is seeking a Technician to support engineers in R&D, implementation, and operations. The role covers setup for lathe, mill and CNC machining, and detailed testing of material properties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with machining lab experience or a technical degree, plus several years in frictional materials work. Monday–Friday with possible extra shifts. Innovative, teamwork-driven environment.