R&T Lab Technician

hexcel; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking an R&D Mechanical Test Technician to support engineers developing the next generation of advanced materials for aerospace and defense. You will work in a state-of-the-art laboratory, set up equipment, perform tests, and ensure valid results.

You will collect data with balances, scales, calipers, and universal testing machines, prepare reports, and communicate findings to the R&D team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience performing mechanical testing of materials, particularly composites, polymers, honeycomb structures, adhesives, metals, or aerospace materials preferred.
• Hands-on experience operating Instron, Shimadzu, MTS, or equivalent universal testing systems strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, and aerospace material test methods is highly desirable.
• Experience with specimen preparation, test fixtures, extensometers, strain measurement systems, and laboratory instrumentation preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, test procedures, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of mechanical properties testing, including tensile, compression, shear, flexural, fatigue, and fracture testing, is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collect, analyze, and report accurate test data.
• Basic statistical analysis skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Eligible candidate must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Autonomously performing technical work to support engineers developing the next generation of advanced materials for the aerospace and space and defense markets in a state-of-the-art laboratory with research and development equipment in an industrial setting
• Set up equipment and perform testing or analysis, following standard test procedures to assure safe practice and valid results. Problem solving of minor issues with recognized tools.
• Collect data utilizing various measurement devices such as balances, scales, calipers, and universal test machines.
• Perform calculations as necessary, prepare reports of test data and results in accordance with specified procedures.
• Communicate data/findings/problems to small groups within own R&D function by verbal or written communication.
• Document and recognize observations and discrepancies in data and/or outputs on familiar equipment.
• Maintaining departmental files, logs, and records of past experiments and/or tests for future references.
• Maintaining a clean, safe working environment, ensuring lab equipment is in acceptable order.
• Participate in small EHS or 5S team efforts, act as calibration or maintenance officers, or other safety/maintenance efforts.
• Candidate is expected to be able to work independently and with a high attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Lab compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field

Tools

Instron

Shimadzu

MTS

Job description

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a R&D Mechanical Test Technician for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location.

• Autonomously performing technical work to support engineers developing the next generation of advanced materials for the aerospace and space and defense markets in a state-of-the-art laboratory with research and development equipment in an industrial setting
• Set up equipment and perform testing or analysis, following standard test procedures to assure safe practice and valid results. Problem solving of minor issues with recognized tools.
• Collect data utilizing various measurement devices such as balances, scales, calipers, and universal test machines.
• Perform calculations as necessary, prepare reports of test data and results in accordance with specified procedures.
• Communicate data/findings/problems to small groups within own R&D function by verbal or written communication.
• Document and recognize observations and discrepancies in data and/or outputs on familiar equipment.
• Maintaining departmental files, logs, and records of past experiments and/or tests for future references.
• Maintaining a clean, safe working environment, ensuring lab equipment is in acceptable order.
• Participate in small EHS or 5S team efforts, act as calibration or maintenance officers, or other safety/maintenance efforts.
• Candidate is expected to be able to work independently and with a high attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Materials Science, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience performing mechanical testing of materials , particularly composites, polymers, honeycomb structures, adhesives, metals, or aerospace materials preferred.
• Hands-on experience operating Instron, Shimadzu, MTS, or equivalent universal testing systems strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, and aerospace material test methods is highly desirable.
• Experience with specimen preparation, test fixtures, extensometers, strain measurement systems, and laboratory instrumentation preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, test procedures, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of mechanical properties testing, including tensile, compression, shear, flexural, fatigue, and fracture testing, is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collect, analyze, and report accurate test data.
• Basic statistical analysis skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
• Eligible candidate must be a US Citizen

Eligible candidates must be a: 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. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.