Materials Engineering Technician

University of Dayton; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Georgia seeks a skilled technician for its metallography lab, supporting United States Air Force sustainment technologies. Responsibilities include specimen preparation, equipment operation, and quality control. Candidates should have a high school diploma, citizenship, and relevant experience in laboratory settings. This role values organizational abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills among team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of directly related technical experience.
• U.S. citizenship required due to contract needs.
• Directly related metallography technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day metallography laboratory operations.
• Coordinate purchase orders and sample shipments.
• Assist with metal powder inventory management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficient with MS Office

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant technical study beyond high school

Job description

Position Summary

Build your career with University of Dayton Research Institute supporting cutting‑edge Air Force sustainment technologies in a metallography lab environment, offering health and retirement benefits.

This position will support day‑to‑day metallography laboratory (met‑lab) operations for United States Air Force (USAF) sustainment activities including additive manufacturing (AM), cold spray (CS), additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) and applied corrosion technologies. Primary job duties include specimen preparation and characterization, operation of test equipment, incoming quality control inspection, assisting with metal powder inventory management, coordinating purchase orders and sample shipments, and supporting materials engineers with other project activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

T2 Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 or more years of directly related technical experience
• Experience following instructions, exercising sound judgement, and exhibiting good work habits in the performance of assigned duties
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficient with MS Office
• U.S. citizenship required due to contract requirements

T3 Minimum Qualifications

• All T2 minimum qualifications
• Additional 5 years of directly related technical experience (8 total years minimum)

Preferred Qualifications

T2 Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant technical study beyond high school
• Directly related metallography technical experience
• Direct experience with specimen preparation including polishing
• Demonstrated experience with lab environments and adherence to lab policies & procedures
• Experience working with metal powders
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working under a certified quality system such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Effective communication skills with team members at all levels

T3 Preferred Qualifications

• All T2 preferred qualifications
• 8 or more years of directly related metallography technical experience
• Direct experience working autonomously
• Direct experience coordinating daily lab activities and communications
• Direct experience discussing, evaluating, and solving complex and varied technical problems

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.