Materials Testing Technologist - Metallurgy & NDE

Exxon Mobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Workplace Flexibility

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Culture of Health

Health Advisory Program

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Spring, Texas seeks a Specialized Testing - Physical Testing (Materials) Technologist to provide lab support in metallurgical research and failure analysis. You will conduct materials research projects using metallographic and microscopic techniques and collaborate with engineers to design tests. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

or M.S. in materials science or metallurgy with 5+ years in a materials testing lab, strong communication, and strict adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in materials science or metallurgy required.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in a materials testing lab.
• Ability to follow lab procedures and maintain safety and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment while independently conducting materials research projects and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with research engineers to develop lab objectives and testing plans.
• Apply metallographic and microscopic techniques (optical and SEM) to facilitate microstructural analysis.
• Conduct hardness, micro-hardness, and field hardness testing techniques.
• Perform NDE (e.g. PT, MT, UT) inspection methods in support of research and failure analysis.
• Carry out sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching of metallurgical samples.
• Conduct direct cause failure analysis using standard laboratory methods to determine failure mechanism.
• Maintain lab equipment, lab supplies, and lab spaces.
• Perform routine calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of instrumentation
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, chemical hygiene plans and PPE requirements
• Comply with quality management systems (e.g., ISO, GLP, internal QC standards)

Skills

B.S./M.S. in materials science or MET

5+ years materials testing lab

Attention to detail

Research mindset

Strong communication

Quick learner

Lab procedures & safety

Team player

Adherence to SOPs

Education

B.S. or M.S. in materials science or metallurgy

Job description

ExxonMobil in Spring, Texas seeks a Specialized Testing - Physical Testing (Materials) Technologist to provide lab support in metallurgical research and failure analysis. You will conduct materials research projects using metallographic and microscopic techniques and collaborate with engineers to design tests. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

or M.S. in materials science or metallurgy with 5+ years in a materials testing lab, strong communication, and strict adherence to SOPs.