Senior Materials Testing Technician – Aerospace Lab

Honeywell Aerospace; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, v

life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts and health

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program andeducat

Parental leave and 12 paid holidays

Paid time off for vacation, personal

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Torrance, California, is seeking a seasoned engineering laboratory specialist to support metallography and material testing in a high‑reliability environment.

You will develop procedures, train technicians, and troubleshoot instruments, while collaborating with lab engineers and cross‑functional teams to ensure quality and safety. Onsite, M-F schedule in Torrance, CA. Experience with Nadcap or AS9100 is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 7 years of direct hands‑on experience in an engineering test laboratory or material test laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to develop laboratory procedures, processes, and training materials for technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to train other technicians
• Strong time management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and customer groups.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate work requests, develop test strategies, execute testing to meet customer requirements, and ensure laboratory regulatory and quality compliance
• Serve as a focal point for LIMS services and perform laboratory testing across several disciplines, primarily metallography, but may include hardness testing, mechanical testing; and expand to fluid analysis and chemistry
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues; perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory instruments.
• Partner with lab engineers to develop and implement new test methods, fixturing, and procedures; act as process owner for assigned methods and maintain associated documentation
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of standard and non‑standard work
• Maintain laboratory 5S in assigned areas, including maintaining consumable inventory
• Maintain strict adherence to safety practices and compliance requirements within OSHA‑regulated laboratory environments.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Collaboration across teams

Train other technicians

Develop laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in electronics, electro-mechanical, materials science, or engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Keyence microscopy

Metallographic imaging equipment

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Torrance, California, is seeking a seasoned engineering laboratory specialist to support metallography and material testing in a high‑reliability environment.

You will develop procedures, train technicians, and troubleshoot instruments, while collaborating with lab engineers and cross‑functional teams to ensure quality and safety. Onsite, M-F schedule in Torrance, CA. Experience with Nadcap or AS9100 is valued.