Technology & Innovation

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The Technology & Innovation (T&I) Technician II within Materion’s Materials (PM) business will support engineering projects for new product and process development. The Technician II performs duties with other team and project members as assigned by the Laboratory Supervisor. Operating independently or in a team environment, the incumbent will set up and operate experimental equipment. 

You will have the opportunity to:

• Assist in the design of work requests aimed at product and process development and quality improvement.

• Execute work requests and trials within defined goals, operating laboratory and manufacturing equipment,  including sample preparation, melting and casting, fabricating equipment, heat treating, SEM/EDS, surface analysis, testing equipment and metallographic methods.

• Monitor trials and documents required data and observations. Contribute to the preparation of written reports.

• Participate in the development and documentation of safe working practices and standard operating procedures for Laboratory and Manufacturing equipment

• Participate in the effective training of Technician I's and participates in training themselves

• Be responsible for general housekeeping in area of work

• Work in a safe, honest, and ethical manner at all times.

• Handle and processes Be and Be-containing powders and solids. Identifies any areas where safety can be improved.

• Safely handles hazardous materials such as chemicals, either providing proper safety protocols or requesting protocols from the responsible engineer or Supervisor when there is uncertainty.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education –

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in a related field

Experience –

• Required: Maintenance and operation of complex mechanical and electrical machinery

• Preferred:

  •  Experience with metallographic preparation, including metallurgical mounting, polishing and etching, and metallurgical testing

  • Preferred: Experienced with metallographic SEM / TEM operation

  • Experience with experimental design and preparation

  • Experience with chemical or powder metal handling, heat treatment, welding, machining, metal manufacturing techniques (casting, extrusion, hot/cold rolling, HIP, CIP)

  • Years of Experience: 2+ years’ experience participating in engineering and product development projects

• Minimal travel. Up to 15% travel may be required based on business need or training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities –

• Required: Basic computer skills

• Preferred: Changed wording to reflect on duties rather than requirements.

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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