Lab Engineer - Metallurgy & Materials Testing

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 82,640 - 112,396; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, RX, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Troy, MI is seeking a Lab Engineer to ensure quality and compliance of aluminium extruded products. You will perform BQA, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and metallurgical work, with potential plant travel, in a safety‑minded, precision laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes detailed testing, documentation, and collaboration with R&D to support customer specs and Aluminum Standards guidelines. A strong safety focus and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate's degree or Science/Technical School Degree.
• Previous hands onwork experience in a Testing Lab for materials analysis.
• Good mechanical aptitude to safely and efficiently operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operations: Safely and accurately operate laboratory equipment related to testing.
• Documentation & Reporting: Record test results and maintain logs.
• Maintenance & Calibration: Calibrate and maintain lab instruments.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Follow safety protocols and keep area organized.
• Quality Testing: Conduct mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical tests as per specs and customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on testing lab experience

SEM/EDS metallography

OES analysis

Aluminum/steel manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or Science/Technical School Degree

Tools

Tensile testing machines

Micrometers

Calipers

OES

SEM

Keyence systems

Aging ovens

Hardness testers

Job description

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Troy, MI is seeking a Lab Engineer to ensure quality and compliance of aluminium extruded products. You will perform BQA, mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and metallurgical work, with potential plant travel, in a safety‑minded, precision laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes detailed testing, documentation, and collaboration with R&D to support customer specs and Aluminum Standards guidelines. A strong safety focus and teamwork are essential.