Materials & Process Technician 4

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,705 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking an M&P Technician to execute, develop, and optimize materials and process testing for aircraft structures, product development, and production. The role emphasizes independent work, accurate data, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

The technician will handle chemical, mechanical, physical, and nondestructive testing, interpret results, and contribute to certification efforts through data

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Composites Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of relevant experience in materials testing, aerospace manufacturing, or laboratory environment
• NDT certification UT/VT/ST preferred (e.g., NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A)
• Direct experience with composite materials, fabrication, structural bonding, and testing
• Ability to analyze data and communicate technical results effectively
• Physical requirements: lifting 50 lbs., pass eye examination

Responsibilities

• Execute and develop materials and process test methods, including chemical, mechanical, physical, and nondestructive testing, to validate aerospace structures and materials
• Build, instrument, inspect, test, and analyze composite and metallic structures
• Record and report test results using specialized software (e.g., Instron Bluehill, MTS TestSuite, TA TRIOS)
• Analyze and interpret test data to support engineering decisions, including design validation and process improvement
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and NDT equipment
• Develop and refine test setups, fixtures, and methodologies to improve efficiency and data quality
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations
• Generate technical documentation including test reports and data summaries
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Mentor and train technicians and inspectors in test methods
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Regular attendance

Skills

Materials testing

Data analysis

Engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Instron Bluehill

MTS TestSuite

TA TRIOS

Job description

Overview

The Materials & Process (M&P) Technician is an advanced technical contributor responsible for executing, developing, and optimizing materials and process testing in support of aircraft structures, product development, and production. This role operates with a high degree of independence to deliver accurate, repeatable data, improve test methodologies, and resolve technical challenges. The Technician partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure materials and processes meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements, and contributes directly to engineering decision-making and certification efforts through analysis and interpretation of results.

The Materials & Process (M&P) Technician is an advanced technical contributor responsible for executing, developing, and optimizing materials and process testing in support of aircraft structures, product development, and production. This role operates with a high degree of independence to deliver accurate, repeatable data, improve test methodologies, and resolve technical challenges. The Technician partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure materials and processes meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements, and contributes directly to engineering decision-making and certification efforts through analysis and interpretation of results.

Responsibilities

• Execute and develop materials and process test methods, including chemical, mechanical, physical, and nondestructive testing, to validate aerospace structures and materials (e.g., Static and Dynamic Mechanical Testing Systems, DSC, DMA, Microscopy)
• Build, instrument, inspect, test, and analyze composite and metallic structures in accordance with engineering requirements and specifications
• Record and report test results using specialized software (e.g., Instron Bluehill, MTS TestSuite, TA TRIOS).
• Analyze and interpret test data to support engineering decisions, including design validation, troubleshooting, and process improvement
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and NDT equipment to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with applicable standards
• Develop and refine test setups, fixtures, and methodologies to improve efficiency, capability, and data quality
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations, identifying material and process-related issues and recommending corrective actions
• Generate clear and accurate technical documentation including test reports, procedures, and data summaries (e.g., Excel, MATLAB, or similar tools)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product development, certification, and production needs
• Mentor and train technicians and inspectors in test methods, equipment usage, and best practices
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to improve lab throughput, process efficiency, and cost performance
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Composites Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of relevant experience in materials testing, aerospace manufacturing, or laboratory environment (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP, QMS)
• NDT certification UT/VT/ST preferred (e.g., NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A)
• Direct experience with composite materials, fabrication, structural bonding, and testing
• Demonstrated experience working with engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures (e.g., ASTM, ISO, SACMA, MIL-SPEC)
• Proven ability to analyze data and communicate technical results effectively
• Perform physical requirements of the position, including use of tools, equipment, lifting 50 lbs., pass eye examination

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $30.93/Hr. - USD $46.39/Hr.