Materials Process Engineer I - Lab & Testing

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL seeks an Associate, Materials Process Engineer to support the Advanced Manufacturing Facility. The role involves testing non-metallic materials, lab operations, and collaboration with chemists and engineers to meet material specifications.

Responsibilities include executing ASTM/MIL/ISO tests, recording data, and helping optimize laboratory setups while maintaining 5S+1 discipline and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field or near graduation within 12 months.
• Experience with standard lab practices and documentation is a plus.
• Familiarity with 5S+1 and lab workflow optimization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test non-metallic materials using balances, UTM, ovens, and SEM.
• Fabricate and inspect test panels using ovens, caul plates, hydraulic presses, and autoclaves.
• Assist chemists with wet chemistry processes.
• Perform tests per ASTM/MIL/ISO standards and job requests.
• Record measurements and generate reports per material specs.
• Support investigations in production and development programs.
• Assist in optimizing new laboratory setups.
• Coordinate with other teams to support enterprise test efforts.
• Maintain lab readiness and 5S+1 initiatives.

Skills

5S+1

Materials testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (pursuing or completed within last 12 months)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL seeks an Associate, Materials Process Engineer to support the Advanced Manufacturing Facility. The role involves testing non-metallic materials, lab operations, and collaboration with chemists and engineers to meet material specifications.

Responsibilities include executing ASTM/MIL/ISO tests, recording data, and helping optimize laboratory setups while maintaining 5S+1 discipline and efficient workflows.