Materials Process Engineer - Lab Testing & Data

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate, Materials Process Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, AL. You will support materials testing, shelf-life extension studies, and inert materials characterization in the AMF Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory.

Responsibilities include conducting tests to ASTM/MIL/ISO standards, assisting chemists, and helping optimize laboratory operations while reporting findings to the AMF Laboratory Manager.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Test non-metallic materials using measurement instruments and equipment (balances, universal testing machines, ovens, etc.).
• Fabricate, cure, and inspect non-metallic materials test panels using ovens, caul plates, hydraulic presses, and autoclaves.
• Assist chemists with general wet chemistry processes.
• Conduct testing according to ASTM/MIL/ISO standards and standard work documents.
• Measure properties and record data, generating reports per material specs.
• Assist investigations in production and development programs and present information clearly.
• Support optimization of new laboratory setup and beam up workflows.
• Collaborate with other teams to facilitate enterprise test efforts.
• Maintain laboratory readiness and cleanliness through 5S+1 and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Polymeric materials knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate, Materials Process Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, AL. You will support materials testing, shelf-life extension studies, and inert materials characterization in the AMF Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory.

Responsibilities include conducting tests to ASTM/MIL/ISO standards, assisting chemists, and helping optimize laboratory operations while reporting findings to the AMF Laboratory Manager.