Materials Analyst

The Timken Company; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company in North Canton, OH, is seeking an analytical lab professional to conduct testing on lubricants and process fluids and to support metallography and thermal analysis labs. You will work with engineers to develop tests, document results, and maintain a safe, clean lab environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree with relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree with related experience, strong problem solving, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 4+ years in STEM fields (chemistry, materials science, biology) or a Bachelor's with 2+ years.
• Demonstrated strong problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with chemicals and analytical testing of fluids is a plus.
• Experience with SOP development or improvement is a plus.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory machinery.
• Strong verbal and written communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests to evaluate lubricants and process fluids and document results in reports.
• Provide support for Metallography and Thermal Analysis Labs.
• Maintain critical lab equipment calibrations and preventive maintenance.
• Develop ideas for laboratory productivity improvements and test methods.
• Complete 5S audits and maintain a clean, safe, orderly lab and proper chemical storage.

Skills

Analytical testing

Problem solving

Laboratory skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Lab maintenance

5S audits

Education

Associate degree with 4–6 years experience

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience

Job description

What Timken Makes Possible Begins With You.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Purpose

The objective of this position is to serve as a team member responsible for conducting analytical testing on lubricants and process fluids as well as assist with completing complementary testing in the Metallography and Thermal Analysis Labs. This position works closely with engineers and project leaders to ensure that tests are developed and executed in a timely manner and in alignment with the needs of the business. This position contributes to laboratory leadership from an advanced testing perspective to include developing and conducting associated testing, maintaining a safe/clean laboratory environment, and interfacing with team members to maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests to evaluate lubricants and process fluids in accordance with the needs of R&D and document results in reports
• Provide support for Metallography and Thermal Analysis Labs.
• Assume responsibility for critical lab equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance.
• Develop ideas for continuous improvement of laboratory productivity and test methods.
• Complete 5S audits (as assigned), maintain a clean safe and orderly laboratory; ensure proper machine maintenance and operation and safe storage of chemicals and fluids.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 4-6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in a STEM field (chemistry, materials science, biology, or related).
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with common materials/chemicals and their uses. Prior experience with performing analytical testing on fluids is a plus.
• Familiarity with industrial standards. Prior experience with developing or improving standard operating procedures is a plus.
• Experience with operating and maintaining machinery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.