R&D Lab Technician

Hexcel; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Research and Development Lab Technician to operate manufacturing lines and produce lightweight composites for aerospace applications. Candidates should have a high school degree and at least three years of manufacturing experience, preferably in composites.

The position includes operating equipment, supporting production schedules, assisting with research, and maintaining documentation. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for this team-oriented role.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, composite experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve equipment and processes.
• Ability to understand engineering and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot scale prepreg manufacturing lines for lightweight composites.
• Support pilot production schedule and procure raw materials.
• Assist with bench-scale research and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Communication

Basic math skills

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Research and Development Lab Technician

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot scale prepreg manufacturing lines in an R&D environment to produce next‑generation lightweight composites for aerospace customers.
• Support pilot production schedule attainment by autonomously procuring raw materials, working with support teams to minimize equipment downtime, and using process troubleshooting knowledge to produce quality material.
• Assist staff scientists with bench‑scale research work including resin mixing, composite panel lay‑up, microscope imaging, and lab analysis techniques.
• Create and maintain project documentation such as project timelines, communications, reports, and share project results in the form of presentations with internal teams.
• Train to established equipment standard operation procedures and update procedures as needed; maintain the work area and manufacturing equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with composite experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve equipment and processes and learn new processes and procedures.
• Ability to understand engineering requirements, safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ability to use team collaboration software (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).
• Work well with others in a team environment, with dedication, integrity, initiative, and self‑motivation.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in different groups in both written and oral forms and carry out written and/or oral instructions and procedures.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to manipulate data according to algebraic methods, handle unit conversion, and a basic understanding of statistical principles of mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and confidence intervals.

Eligibility

• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.