Materials Engineering Laboratory Technician

About Us At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose: we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world. As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future. If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose As a Materials Engineering Laboratory Technician, you will work with materials engineers to provide support with day-to-day activities; operate laboratory equipment, generate test data, analyze samples to specifications, and write laboratory reports to support metals, paint, plastic, and elastomer projects. As a team member you will be responsible for maintaining lab equipment, to support calibration and PM for equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all laboratory equipment related to materials engineering while supporting uninterrupted, safe, and reliable laboratory operations.
• Support projects by preparing samples, performing testing, gathering data, and documenting results to assist materials engineers with technical solutions.
• Responsible for operating cutting saws to section parts into workable pieces for further evaluation.
• Responsible for preparing metallurgical samples by sectioning, mounting, and polishing for further detailed metallurgical evaluation.
• Use microscopes and related software to capture images and use macro/micro hardness testers to support metallurgical analysis and check heat-treated parts to drawing requirements.
• Responsible for weldment sectioning, evaluation, and measurement to check conformance to weld assembly drawings.
• Follow Material Test Methods, standard operating procedures, and documented processes to assist engineers in sample preparation, testing, and data collection related to paint, painted plastic, plastic, elastomer, decal, adhesive, and other materials.
• Use FTIR, DSC, TGA, and related laboratory equipment under engineering guidance to generate data for detailed material investigation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Collect, evaluate, and summarize laboratory and test data into simple reports used by materials engineering teams to support design changes, process improvements, test specification updates, product quality improvements, reliability, and design integrity.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining company color master labels on panels and checking accelerated weathering panels for color and gloss changes.
• Responsible to load and remove test samples from equipment related to environmental testing for plastic, elastomer, decals, and paint.
• Responsible for uninterrupted working of environmental test equipment, including ensuring tank levels for salt solution and measuring and mixing salt solution as needed for standard tests.
• Responsible for writing simple laboratory reports for routine and non-routine lab testing based on provided report templates and engineering direction.
• Responsible for keeping the lab clean and organized and following and contributing to lab safety procedures.
• Responsible for keeping track of laboratory consumables and ordering as necessary.
• Responsible for routine maintenance and calibration of test equipment following ISO9001 procedures, and for escalating non-routine equipment or test issues as appropriate.

Experience Required

• Associate’s degree in relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in lab or shop environment working with metal cutting saws and operating basic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good computer skills. Knowledge about Microsoft office, including working with outlook and SharePoint.
• Good communication (oral and written) and teamwork skills.

Pay Transparency The annual salary for this role is $57,725 - $85,445 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Click here to learn more about our benefits offerings! (US only)

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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