Metallurgical Laboratory Technician

About the role

The Stellantis Quality Organization is currently seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician professional to join our 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

• Assist Metallurgical Engineers and Material Scientists in day-to-day lab operations.
• Perform routine technical tasks, including operating and maintaining equipment and conducting analysis and experimental procedures.
• Maintain computerized records of experimental data.
• Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including spectrometers, electrolytic analyzers, pH meters, centrifuges, cut off saws, mounting presses, specimen polishers, microscopes and automatic micro-hardness testers.
• Assist in the daily heat treat, welding and induction hardening checks from the heat treat and production departments.
• Perform engineering testing as required by the Engineers, including failure analysis, visual evaluations and others as needed.

Requirements

• Associates degree OR HS Diploma/GED with equivalent experience in a technical field
• 2+ 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 substantial amount of overtime including weekends as required
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications

Associates degree or higher in Metallurgy or Material Science

Skills

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Google Sheets
• Understanding of metallurgy and chemistry
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment
• Willingness to work varied shifts and substantial overtime including weekends