Materials Lab Technician - Hands-on Testing Pro

OSI Engineering, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering, Inc. seeks a Materials Lab Technician in Cupertino, CA to perform hands-on testing and characterization of textiles, nonwovens, laminates, leathers and adhesives for consumer devices.

You will set up tests, prepare samples, collect data, input results into a database, and support SOP improvements while maintaining lab equipment and safety standards. A 3+ year lab background and an associate degree are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering, physics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of lab experience; R&D experience preferred.
• Experience with mechanical testing equipment (e.g., Instron load frames) and dimensional tools.
• Proficient with Excel, Keynote, and basic word processing.
• Hands-on profilometers and textile/material testing equipment (AATCC, Martindale, Taber) and spectrophotometers desirable.
• Mechanics of Materials background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform test setup, sample prep and data collection per test standards.
• Input data into the organization’s database for use by materials engineers.
• Assist with SOP development and preliminary data analysis.
• Assist with lab maintenance and equipment upkeep.

Skills

Data accuracy

Excel

Keynote

Word processing

Education

Associate degree in engineering or science

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Tools

Instron load frame

Calipers

Scales

Keyence VHX

Profilometer

Spectrophotometer

AATCC

Martindale

Taber

Fatigue tester

Job description

OSI Engineering, Inc. seeks a Materials Lab Technician in Cupertino, CA to perform hands-on testing and characterization of textiles, nonwovens, laminates, leathers and adhesives for consumer devices.

You will set up tests, prepare samples, collect data, input results into a database, and support SOP improvements while maintaining lab equipment and safety standards. A 3+ year lab background and an associate degree are required.