SEM Technician

aticareers; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is hiring a SEM Technician to join the lab department at our Monroe, NC facility. You will analyze metal samples using SEM and related techniques, providing microstructural data to Engineering, Quality, and R&D teams.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills in a quality-focused lab environment. Night shift runs Sunday–Friday from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, with training on first shift 7:00 am–3:00 pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of related inspection/evaluation work experience.
• Two-year technical degree or advanced high school chemistry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform microstructural evaluations using SEM, EDS, WDS, EBSD and related detectors.
• Analyze, interpret, and report microstructural results for customers.
• Determine sample preparation methods based on material history.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation per established procedures.
• Coordinate sample exchange with national and external laboratories.
• Support R&D projects with quantitative methods and imaging.

Skills

Basic math skills

Instrumentation calibration/maint.

PC literacy

Read and follow procedures

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree

Advanced high school chemistry

Job description

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

ATI is currently looking for a SEM Technician to join our lab department at our Monroe, NC facility. As an SEM Technician, you will be part of a team that provides metallurgical data and technical feedback to Engineering, Technology, Quality, and R&D regarding material quality, grain structure, grain boundaries, defects, phases, precipitates, and other microstructural features.

In this role, you will analyze metal samples using established procedures and advanced laboratory instrumentation to evaluate microstructure, identify elements and abnormalities, and report results for internal and external customers. To be successful, the SEM Technician should have strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, along with experience in quality, inspection, or laboratory operations.

This position is night shift, Sunday through Friday, from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. Training will take place on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform microstructural evaluations using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, wavelength dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, and related imaging detectors and conditions.
• Analyze, interpret, and report microstructural results for samples submitted by internal and external customers.
• Determine appropriate sample preparation methods based on material condition, mechanical history, and thermomechanical history.
• Prepare and develop sample preparation techniques to enhance microstructural phases, precipitates, and other features observed through SEM and optical imaging.
• Prepare and etch samples for quantitative assessment of optical and SEM images.
• Schedule, prioritize, and process samples according to lab production schedules and customer needs.
• Coordinate sample exchange, user programs, and outside analysis with national laboratories, commercial laboratories, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, or other external labs when testing needs exceed in-house capabilities.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment, sample preparation, analytical, and process-related issues.
• Maintain adequate lab supplies, including inventorying and ordering supplies as needed.
• Support Technology, Engineering, Quality, and R&D requests by recommending, developing, and applying quantitative methods and analytical techniques.
• Support ongoing R&D projects by developing quantitative methods, imaging approaches, and analytical procedures.
• Assist with laboratory preparation, evaluation, documentation, and support activities as needed.
• Support special projects, customer requests, and continuous improvement efforts within the lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months of related inspection/evaluation work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Two-year technical degree, advanced high school education in chemistry, or one year of related work experience.

Skills

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to maintain and calibrate instrumentation following established procedures.
• PC literacy with proficiency in spreadsheets, database software, and word processing.
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow written procedures.
• Time management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions. ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.