Materials Technician

Element Materials Technology; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Baltimore is seeking a Materials Technician II to join the lab team in Baltimore. The role performs routine and non-routine testing assignments under direct supervision to ensure timely and accurate results.

Responsibilities include sample preparation, conducting tests on material properties, data interpretation and report writing, while adhering to safety rules and company procedures.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with material properties.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications or statements of work to prepare samples and set up testing.
• Conduct testing of material properties such as tensile strength, hardness, and thermal conductivity.
• Operate under limited supervision and report writing, data interpretation and analysis.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Technical writing

Computer skills (Word/Excel)

Data interpretation/analysis

Independent and team-oriented

Education

HS diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory software

Job description

Element Materials Technology in Baltimore has an opportunity for a Materials Technician II to join our team. As a member of the operations team in Baltimore, the Materials Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician position must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Element Baltimore supports customers across the aerospace, automotive, commercial products, defense, energy, medical, space, and telecommunications industries. Core capabilities include chemical, electrical, thermal, environmental, and space simulation testing, alongside specialty services such as thermal vacuum testing, outgassing analysis, tin whisker studies, and custom material property evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand customer specifications and / or statements of work to prepare samples and set-up testing
• Conduct testing of material properties such as tensile strength, hardness, flexural strength, coefficient of thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, and thermal conductivity
• Perform preparation and testing with limited supervision
• Operate under the guidance of a senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Report writing, data interpretation and analysis
• Performing other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory
• Performing general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, quality as well as Health and Safety system

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate required, college or vocational school coursework preferred
• Laboratory experience preferred
• Possess strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, laboratory software programs)
• Familiarity with material properties such as tensile strength, hardness, flexural strength, coefficient of thermal expansion, glass transition temperature, and thermal conductivity
• Basic understanding of cutting / sample preparation tools
• Technical writing skills preferred
• Ability to inspect / analyze and compile testing data from the tests performed into a test report
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team