Associate Materials Lab Engineer

Position Summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) invites qualified applicants to apply for the Associate Materials Lab Engineer position. This role supports metallography laboratory operations and assists researchers in advanced manufacturing for USAF sustainment activities.

About the Role

This position will work on advanced manufacturing technologies including laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), cold spray (CS), additive friction stir deposition (AFSD), and applied corrosion technologies. Key responsibilities include specimen preparation and characterization, operating test equipment, incoming quality control inspection, managing metal powder inventory, coordinating purchase orders and sample shipments, planning and conducting experiments, analyzing and reporting material/process risk assessments, troubleshooting, process improvements, and supporting senior materials engineers.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Preparation and Characterization
• Operation of Test Equipment
• Incoming Quality Control Inspection
• Assisting with Metal Powder Inventory Management
• Coordination of Purchase Orders and Sample Shipments
• Assisting in Planning and Conducting Experiments
• Analysis and Reporting Efforts Related to Material/Process Risk Assessments and Selection
• Supporting Senior Materials Engineers with Other Project Activities as Assigned

Requirements

• BS degree in relevant engineering or science related field (materials, chemical, physics, etc.)
• Working Knowledge of Mechanical Test Methods for Materials
• Working Knowledge of a Variety of Manufacturing Processes
• Experience Following Laboratory Safety Protocols
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail and Organizational Skills
• Team-Oriented and Collaborative Mindset

Qualifications

• MS Degree in Relevant Engineering or Science Related Field (Materials, Chemical, Physics, etc.)
• Working Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing and/or Other Advanced Manufacturing Processes
• Working Knowledge of Metal Powder Safety Protocol
• Directly Related Metallography Experience
• Experience with Specimen Preparation Including Polishing and Etching
• Working Knowledge of Metallurgy, Microstructural Evaluation, Grain Size Analysis, Porosity Analysis, etc. Via Optical Microscopy, XRD, SEM, or Other Methods
• Experience Working in a Manufacturing Environment
• Experience Working Under a Certified Quality System Such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Effective Communication Skills with Team Members at All Levels

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Degree in Relevant Engineering or Science Related Field (Materials, Chemical, Physics, etc.)
• Working Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing and/or Other Advanced Manufacturing Processes
• Working Knowledge of Metal Powder Safety Protocol
• Directly Related Metallography Experience
• Experience with Specimen Preparation Including Polishing and Etching
• Working Knowledge of Metallurgy, Microstructural Evaluation, Grain Size Analysis, Porosity Analysis, etc. Via Optical Microscopy, XRD, SEM, or Other Methods
• Experience Working in a Manufacturing Environment
• Experience Working Under a Certified Quality System Such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Effective Communication Skills with Team Members at All Levels

Special Instructions

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet. Closing Date: [Insert closing date if provided]