Materials Lab Technician

MAHLE GmbH; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE in Muskegon, MI seeks a Lab Technician to support testing and analysis of HVAC and engine cooling components. You will perform metallographic preparation, chemical, physical and mechanical testing, and document results in collaboration with engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on lab experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This is a full-time, on-site role in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a general lab technician.
• Proficiency with PC Based softwares such as MS Windows/Office.
• Effective interpersonal skills. Must work and communicate well with co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Operate day-to-day lab activities under the Laboratory Scope and Capabilities.
• Manage test bench operations and metallographic prep including sample cleaning, sectioning, mounting, polishing and imaging.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment such as hardness testers, tensile and fatigue testers, ovens, and polishing equipment.
• Assist with inventories and ordering lab supplies.
• Observe data consistency, report irregularities to engineers, keep work area clean.

Skills

Lab technician experience

MS Windows/Office

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Brinell hardness tester

Rockwell hardness tester

Tensile tester

Metallographic polishing machines

Job description

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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility. MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

Your Contribution:

Join a dynamic laboratory environment supporting the testing and analysis of automotive HVAC and engine cooling components. This role is responsible for advanced measurement activities, metallographic sample preparation, chemical, physical, and mechanical testing, as well as corrosion laboratory support. The position works closely with engineering teams to execute test plans, document results, and contribute to special projects while ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures and quality standards. Ideal candidates have hands‑on laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Operates in the day-to-day work under the Laboratory Scope and Capabilities. This includes work with multiple test bench operations, basic metallographic work including sample cleaning, sectioning, mounting, polishing and imaging.
• Operates and maintains physical testing, metallographic preparation, and support equipment in the laboratory including specialized measuring and testing equipment (surface finish, fatigue testers, tensile tests, ovens), abrasive cut-off saws, mounting presses, Brinell and Rockwell hardness testers, micro hardness tester, manual and automatic metallographic polishing machines, chemicals, and cleaning processes.
• Works with other staff members on activities such as inventories and ordering routine laboratory supplies including hardness test blocks, chemicals, polishing supplies, and other lab supplies.
• To Observe consistency in test data, interpret basicresults and report any irregularities to Corrosion or Material engineers.
• Must keep work area clean and orderly.
• Other duties and responsabilities may be required.

Your Experience & Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a general lab technician.
• Proficiency with PC Based softwares such as MS Windows/Office.
• Effective interpersonal skills. Must work and communicate well with co-workers.

Our Offer:

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).

#DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people.

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.jobs.mahle.com

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Research & Development

Department: Services

Location: Muskegon, MI, US, 49444-1025

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally‑friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.