Materials & Process Technician 4

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,627,000 - 132,926,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employer-Paid Coverages

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being program

401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match

PTO and holiday leave

Career Development: tuition assistance

Exclusive Discounts

Community & Engagement

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking an experienced Materials & Process Technician to execute, develop, and optimize materials testing for aircraft structures and production. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure compliant materials and test data for certification decisions.

The role requires hands-on testing, data interpretation, and the ability to mentor technicians while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering tech, materials science, composites tech, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in materials testing in aerospace or lab environment (AS9100/NADCAP/QMS).
• NDT certification UT/VT/ST preferred (NAS 410 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A).
• Direct experience with composites, fabrication, bonding, and testing.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures (ASTM, ISO).
• Ability to analyze data and communicate technical results clearly.
• Physical requirements: lifting 50 lbs, pass eye exam.

Responsibilities

• Execute and develop materials and process test methods per specs.
• Build, instrument, inspect, test, and analyze composite and metallic structures.
• Record and report test results using software (Instron Bluehill, MTS TestSuite, TA TRIOS).
• Analyze and interpret test data to support design validation and process improvement.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot lab and NDT equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Develop test setups and methodologies to improve data quality.
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Generate clear technical documentation including test reports and data summaries.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product development.
• Mentor and train technicians in test methods and equipment usage.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to improve lab throughput.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field

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.

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!

Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

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