SEM Characterization Technician: Microstructure & Materials

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Equity

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

FSA/HSA options

401k plan

Paid parental leave

Meals provided

Snacks & drinks

Fitness stipend

EV charging

Job summary

Castelion Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented SEM Characterization Technician to prepare specimens, operate SEM, and perform microstructural analysis on advanced aerospace materials within our Materials & Processes team. The role focuses on generating high-quality microscopy data to support material development, qualification, and production.

Responsibilities include specimen prep, SEM operation, and reporting, with an emphasis on accurate documentation and safe lab practices in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in materials science, metallurgy, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Experience with metallographic specimen preparation and microscopy techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for SEM analysis using standard metallographic preparation techniques.
• Operate SEM equipment to characterize metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials.
• Perform microstructural characterization including coating dimensional measurements and morphology.
• Generate microscopy reports and maintain organized image and data archives.
• Coordinate characterization activities with the Materials & Processes team.
• Maintain SEM, polishers and all associated laboratory equipment and ensure safe laboratory practices.

Skills

SEM operation

Metallography

Microscopy data handling

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

SEM instrumentation

Job description

Castelion Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented SEM Characterization Technician to prepare specimens, operate SEM, and perform microstructural analysis on advanced aerospace materials within our Materials & Processes team. The role focuses on generating high-quality microscopy data to support material development, qualification, and production.

Responsibilities include specimen prep, SEM operation, and reporting, with an emphasis on accurate documentation and safe lab practices in a