Metallographer
- Full-time
Company Description
Eurofins EAG Materials Science LLC (EAG) is a world leader as an independent analytical services provider. EAG Laboratories provides consulting and expert witness services in materials failure analysis to clients including a diverse range of industries and business sectors with companies that design, manufacture or incorporate products for tomorrow’s technology driven world.
Job Description
Seeking a Metallographer/Metallurgical Laboratory Technician for our metallurgical and failure analysis laboratory in the Los Angeles area. Experience in metallography, hardness/micro-hardness testing and digital photography required. Technical Associates degree preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to learn and adapt to a hands-on role that includes:
- Cutting with various saws/cutting tools. Using various tools to take apart specimens/components.
- Mounting metal/material in epoxy, acrylic and Bakelite
- Grinding, polishing and etching of material specimens in accordance with appropriate procedures.
- Photo documentation skills using digital camera and stereo microscope.
- Perform hardness and microhardness testing.
- Organize work for efficient execution according to procedures.
- Maintain work-flow process for multiple projects at a time in the laboratory.
- Interface with clients for specific laboratory needs.
- Must have interest and be willing to learn new techniques to work with special metals/materials.
- Must have basic computer skills: Microsoft word and excel, Outlook, etc.
- Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
Qualifications
- Technical Associates degree is preferred.
- Knowledge of safely handling of acids is a plus.
- Work experience with equipment operation, cutting saws, metallography, hardness/micro-hardness testing, digital photography and hands-on technical laboratory is beneficial.
- Good communication, organizational and computer skills are required.
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
Additional Information
What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our clients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career development opportunities. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is unlimited potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.
Eurofins is an Equal Opportunities Company.