Test Engineer I

Jobtailor; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Torrance, CA seeks a Laboratory Technician to provide technical laboratory support and perform materials testing across metallic and non-metallic materials. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop test plans and ensure compliance with quality systems.

The role requires experience in laboratory environments, knowledge of materials testing methods, and the ability to read specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Laboratory experience with safety and quality awareness.
• Knowledge of materials testing types (mechanical, metallurgical, or chemical).
• Ability to read engineering specifications or drawings.
• Ability to write work instructions.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems or standards (AS9100, ISO17025, Nadcap AC7101/AC7108).
• Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities.
• Must be a U.S. Person or eligible for export authorization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical laboratory support and perform testing in assigned disciplines for metallic and non-metallic materials.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, site quality leaders, vendors, suppliers, and external customers.
• Develop and execute test plans based on internal and external customer requests, including mechanical testing.
• Develop new testing capabilities by identifying equipment and resources, writing procedures, and ensuring compliance with quality system requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Perform 5S activities.
• Manage consumable inventory.
• Receive and ship goods.
• Report to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager.

Skills

Materials Testing

Mechanical Testing

Laboratory Safety

Work Instructions

Customer Interface

Independent Operation

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Quality System Tools

Job description

• Provide technical laboratory support and perform testing in assigned disciplines for metallic and non-metallic materials
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, site quality leaders, vendors, suppliers, and external customers
• Develop and execute test plans based on internal and external customer requests, including mechanical testing
• Develop new testing capabilities by identifying equipment and resources, writing procedures, and ensuring compliance with quality system requirements
• Maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements
• Perform 5S activities
• Manage consumable inventory
• Receive and ship goods
• Report to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, with general understanding of laboratory safety and quality
• Knowledge of basic materials testing, such as mechanical, metallurgical, or chemical
• Experience or ability to read engineering specifications or drawings
• Experience or ability to write work instructions
• Knowledge and experience in one or more materials testing or analytical techniques, including wet chem, ICP, FTIR, tensile testing, hardness testing, metallography, gravimetric analysis, or viscosity testing
• Knowledge of Aerospace Quality Systems or regulatory requirements such as AS9100, ISO17025, or Nadcap AC7101 or AC7108
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and proactively develop solutions to move work forward
• Experience interfacing with customers to understand their needs and ability to execute to their desired timelines
• Ability to cope with a high demand environment where priorities change frequently and many jobs are being worked at the same time
• Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, protected status holder under asylum or refugee status, or able to obtain export authorization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in materials testing and laboratory operations, including mechanical testing and compliance with Aerospace Quality Systems. Proficient in developing test plans, writing work instructions, and maintaining laboratory safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Materials Testing
• Mechanical Testing
• Aerospace Quality Systems
• Laboratory Safety
• Work Instructions

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Testing
• Metallurgical Testing
• Chemical Testing
• Wet Chemistry
• ICP
• FTIR
• Tensile Testing
• Hardness Testing
• Metallography
• Viscosity Testing

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Customer Interface
• Independent Operation

Certifications & Qualifications

• AS9100
• ISO17025
• Nadcap AC7101
• Nadcap AC7108

Industry Keywords

• Laboratory Environment
• Engineering Specifications
• 5S Activities
• Consumable Inventory Management

Tools & Technologies

• Laboratory Equipment
• Quality System Compliance Tools