Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

About the role

The FCA Quality Organization is currently seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician professional to join their Quality team in Kokomo, Indiana. This position offers the selected candidate an opportunity to be an internal part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality data to support the plant for Automatic Transmission Manufacturing
• Operating and maintaining equipment in the metallurgical lab
• Maintain computerized records of experimental data
• Absorb Heat Treat checks from the Heat Treat Department
• Perform Engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including Fatigue tests; Torsional tests, and others as required
• Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including x-ray machines, spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting press, polisher, microscope and automatic micro-hardness tester
• Collaborate with SQA, 3rd party service provider, Production Control and Manufacturing Operations for Receiving Inspection, In-line inspection and sorting, Teardown and Forensic

Requirements

• Associates degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field and 3+ years of laboratory experience
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheets
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and chemistry
• Willingness to work on all 3 shifts when required
• Willingness to work a lot of overtime including weekends as required
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications: Associates degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or related field and 3+ years of laboratory experience
• PREFERRED qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or other related field

Skills

• Excel
• Word
• Google Sheets

Benefits

Specific details about benefits are not provided in the job posting.

Pay

Details about pay are not provided in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not provided in the job posting.

Stellantis Commitment

We assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. EOE / Disability / Veteran