Materials Test Operator
On-siteDevens, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Prepare test specimens and perform laboratory experiments for mechanical testing and characterization, including tensile, compression, flexural, shear, and fatigue tests using Instron Universal Testing Machines and custom equipment. Operate industry-standard tools such as Load Cells, Extensometers, and Strain Gauges to ensure accurate data acquisition while conducting metallographic specimen preparation, microscopy, and hardness testing. Execute materials test Jira tickets and QBench orders in accordance with standard operating procedures, maintaining rigorous documentation and data integrity throughout the test lifecycle. Support inventory management, equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, including assembling custom fixturing for unique R&D requirements. Work independently under the input of a materials test engineer to rapidly execute short turnaround tasks while adhering to safety procedures and protocols.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher
- Minimum 2 years experience with basic materials prep and testing tools
- Minimum 2 years experience with a variety of technical support skills including but not limited to mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, metallographic Etchants and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others
- Ability to rapidly execute short turnaround materials testing tasks
- Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity
- Strong written and oral communications skills & techniques
- Effective root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
- Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to comply, interpret and support procedures, work rules, and protocols
- Ability to work on multiple, different assignments
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in lab operations, priorities, and schedules
- Ability and desire to work on multiple, different assignments
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in lab operations, priorities, and schedules
- Comfortable with performing repeated tests while still maintaining test quality
- Ability to follow engineering procedures and instructions
- Understands materials testing and characterization equipment operations and processes
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Instron-based mechanical test systems, Bluehill and Wavematrix software
- Testing to industry or international standards (e.g. ASTM D638, ASTM E8, ISO)
- Experience working with cryogens such as Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Helium
- Experience with strain-gage application
- Experience using electrical test devices
- Experience with metallographic sample preparation and analysis
- Experience with hazardous chemical use and management
- Experience with vacuum systems
- Experience operating shop equipment including horizontal band saws, drill presses, grinders/sanders, etc
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