Materials Lab Technician – SEM/FTIR & Mechanical Testing

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. in Moorestown, NJ seeks a Technician to perform diverse duties in electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas.

You will build, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment from schematics and instructions. Responsibilities include metallographic sample prep, SEM/EDS/FTIR/DSC testing, mechanical testing per ASTM standards, data logging, and safe handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a materials characterization or mechanical testing laboratory environment.
• Experience evaluating mechanical test results and operating mechanical load frames (Instron).
• Familiarity with aerospace/military specifications and industry standards (ASTM).
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sample Preparation: Execute precise sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing of metal alloys, composites, and electronics assemblies for microstructural analysis.
• Materials Characterization: Operate SEM, EDS, FTIR, and thermal analysis platforms (DSC/TGA/DMA/TMA).
• Mechanical Testing: Conduct mechanical testing on metals, composites, elastomers, and other materials per ASTM standards.
• Data Logging & Documentation: Compile raw data into technical presentations and communicate observations.
• Physical Material Handling: Safely install test fixtures and sub-assemblies under test.
• Equipment Maintenance & Safety: Perform routine calibration and preventative maintenance on characterization platforms and lab infrastructure.

Skills

Lab competency

Communication skills

ASTM standards

Aerospace specs

Tools

Instron

Job description

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. in Moorestown, NJ seeks a Technician to perform diverse duties in electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas.

You will build, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment from schematics and instructions. Responsibilities include metallographic sample prep, SEM/EDS/FTIR/DSC testing, mechanical testing per ASTM standards, data logging, and safe handling.