Metallurgical Lab Technician – Coatings & QA

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Career growth opportunities

Company-paid health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Combustion Lab Technician in Charlotte, NC to support QA processes for combustion components used in large gas turbines. The role centers on metallurgical analysis, coatings evaluation, and laboratory documentation.

The candidate will perform microscopy, hardness testing, and mechanical tests, reading drawings and specifications, while maintaining lab equipment and safety protocols. Office/site based, full-time, with experienced professionals guiding the work.

Formación

• Associate’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Engineering Technology or related field.
• 3+ years in metallurgical/materials testing or quality lab environment.
• Experience preparing/evaluating metallurgical samples via microscopy; coatings knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings/blueprints/specifications/testing procedures.
• Experience operating lab equipment and preparing detailed technical reports.
• Candidates may be considered for higher level with more experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare metallurgical test samples for microscopic evaluation, including sectioning, mounting and polishing for coatings.
• Microscopically evaluate coatings for porosity, cracks, and unmelts to meet specs.
• Conduct micro/macro hardness testing on prepared samples.
• Perform mechanical tests (e.g., bend tests) and support SEM analyses as needed.
• Read technical drawings and process specs to ensure correct test procedures.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate lab equipment (polishers, saws, microscopes, hardness testers).
• Document test results precisely and prepare technical reports for teams.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers and production staff to communicate results and support inspections.

Conocimientos

Microscopy

Metallurgy

Quality testing

Documentation

Educación

Associate's degree or higher in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry or related field

Herramientas

Microscopes

Polishers

Saws

Hardness testers

SEM (optional)

Descripción del empleo

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Combustion Lab Technician in Charlotte, NC to support QA processes for combustion components used in large gas turbines. The role centers on metallurgical analysis, coatings evaluation, and laboratory documentation.

The candidate will perform microscopy, hardness testing, and mechanical tests, reading drawings and specifications, while maintaining lab equipment and safety protocols. Office/site based, full-time, with experienced professionals guiding the work.