Lab Engineer

EOS

Pflugerville (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading industrial 3D printing company is looking for an Entry-level Lab Engineer in Pflugerville, Texas. You will conduct quality assurance testing and support materials research related to laser powder bed fusion systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience working in a lab environment, specializing in materials science and mechanical testing. This position is full-time and focuses on contributing to innovative research in metal additive manufacturing.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience in a lab environment with SOPs.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Experience in characterization of metal additive manufacturing parts is desirable.

Responsibilities

Operate material characterization equipment.
Accurately collect, analyze, and document experimental data.
Support continuous improvement of lab workflows.

Skills

Lab experience

Materials Science knowledge

Organizational skills

Data analysis with Excel

Knowledge of quality assurance principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Optical microscopes

Scanning electron microscopes

Powder testing instruments

Minitab

Job description

Overview

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EOS - world market leader for industrial 3D printing - is looking for a Lab Engineer - Metals to support materials research and production quality for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems. This role is part of the Metals R&D team and contributes to EOS’s production in America initiative.

You will be responsible for performing quality assurance testing on parts built during machine validation. Builds are run on systems assembled in-house and must meet defined material performance requirements. In addition to production-focused work, you will support materials research and development efforts related to LPBF, contributing to internal projects and experimental investigations.

Responsibilities

Operate material characterization equipment such as metallographic preparation tools, optical and scanning electron microscopes, powder testing instruments, chemistry analysis tools, a tensile load frame, and a coordinate measuring machine.
Accurately collect, analyze, and document experimental data in accordance with internal SOPs and relevant testing standards.
Support continuous improvement of lab workflows and assist in developing new or updated SOPs.
Take ownership of designated lab equipment, performing routine calibration and basic troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Hands-on experience in a lab environment with SOPs, including metallographic preparation, microscopy, and mechanical testing.
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel with basic data analysis; familiarity with Minitab is a plus.
Experience in characterization of metal additive manufacturing parts is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of metals commonly used in LPBF.
Basic understanding of quality assurance principles and testing standards.

Our Commitment

EOS welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equity and inclusion are fundamental principles, and we are committed to creating a work environment built on empathy, respect, and fairness. We are ALL IN.

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