Materials Process Engineer, Lab Testing & Optimization

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Associate, Materials Process Engineer to support the AMF Laboratory's materials testing and process development. You will assist with ASTM/MIL/ISO tests, fabricate panels, conduct wet chemistry with chemists, and help optimize lab setup while ensuring 5S+1 discipline and collaboration across teams.

This role is ideal for a recent bachelor graduate in materials/ mechanical/chemical engineering who is eager to contribute to defense technology

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or completed a bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Recent graduates (within 12 months) are eligible.

Responsibilities

• Test non-metallic materials using a range of instruments and equipment (balances, universal testing machines, ovens, hotplates, hydraulic presses, thermal testing equipment, SEM).
• 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, standard work documents, and custom requests.
• Measure properties, record data, and generate reports per material specifications.
• Assist investigations in production and development programs, suggesting relevant testing and presenting findings.
• Assist in optimizing new laboratory setup.
• Communicate with other teams to facilitate work and enterprise test efforts.
• Maintain laboratory readiness and cleanliness through 5S+1, kitting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Polymeric materials

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Associate, Materials Process Engineer to support the AMF Laboratory's materials testing and process development. You will assist with ASTM/MIL/ISO tests, fabricate panels, conduct wet chemistry with chemists, and help optimize lab setup while ensuring 5S+1 discipline and collaboration across teams.

This role is ideal for a recent bachelor graduate in materials/ mechanical/chemical engineering who is eager to contribute to defense technology