Materials Engineer I: Lab Tech for Quality

Us Tech Solutions

Waterloo (IA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 52,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

US Tech Solutions, Waterloo, IA, is seeking a Materials Engineering lab technician for a 12-month contract. The role involves preparing and analyzing material samples, maintaining lab processes, and collaborating on quality improvements.

The position requires experience in process control, manufacturing, and lab environments, with strong problem-solving and mentoring abilities. Candidates should be proficient in MS Office and engineering software tools, with an associate technical degree or

Qualifications

Experience in process control and analytical analysis.
Experience in manufacturing environment.
Experience with shop floor or laboratory environment.
Participation as a contributing team member on substantial process problem-solving teams.
Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience.
Experience with production systems and databases.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic engineering software tools.

Responsibilities

Completes tasks involving preparation or analysis of material samples/components/processes with minor engineering oversight for moderately complex activities.
Develop, recommend, and implement analytical or process changes needed to maintain or improve product quality on a tactical or strategic basis.
Work with maintenance and production personnel to troubleshoot laboratory equipment, process, or analytical problems.
Participate on project teams to leverage knowledge and experience to improve factory performance in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Create and maintain process instructions or develop analytical processes to meet production needs.
Create and maintain laboratory procedures and processes.
Maintain 5S in the materials engineering lab.
Perform laboratory tasks as requested and support activities in the materials lab as Work Requests are received.
Order and stock lab consumables.
Collect Parts, Perform Audits and Maintain Monthly/Quarterly Audit spreadsheets.
Track work request system.
Maintain all lab equipment.
Support changeovers and adjustments at S450 crankshaft heat treat.
Maintain coolant levels in all saws.
Getting new consumables approved for use.