Materials Lab Tech: Microstructure & Coatings Specialist

HEICO Aerospace; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO Aerospace is seeking a Materials Lab Tech to support engineering and quality teams. The role involves preparing and evaluating materials to ensure conformance to design and process requirements.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, recording measurements, and assisting with reverse engineering of aircraft parts. A high school diploma and 0–2 years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of related lab or manufacturing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform research activities and other tasks in lab environment.
• Accurately record observations and measurements and report results.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of job.
• Perform section, mount, polish, and etch samples.
• Evaluate samples for grain size, microstructure, hardness, spectroscopy, and coatings.

Skills

Communication

Documentation reading

Mathematical skills

Reasoning abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

HEICO Aerospace is seeking a Materials Lab Tech to support engineering and quality teams. The role involves preparing and evaluating materials to ensure conformance to design and process requirements.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, recording measurements, and assisting with reverse engineering of aircraft parts. A high school diploma and 0–2 years of related experience are expected.