Associate Materials Lab Engineer

Drive innovation in additive manufacturing and materials science! The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) invites qualified applicants to apply for our Associate Materials Lab Engineer opening!

This position will support the day-to-day metallography laboratory (met lab) operations and assisting other researchers in understanding the materials science issues of advanced manufacturing for United States Air Force (USAF) sustainment activities. Technologies this position will be working on include laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) cold spray (CS) additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) and applied corrosion technologies. The primary job duties will be specimen preparation and characterization operation of test equipment incoming quality control inspection assisting with metal powder inventory management coordinating purchase orders and sample shipments assisting in planning and conducting experiments analysis and reporting efforts related to material/process risk assessments and selection troubleshooting process improvements as well as structure-property and process-property relationships and supporting senior materials engineers with other project activities as assigned.

BS degree in relevant engineering or science related field (such as 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
Experience writing test plans reports or procedures
Proficiency with MS Office products including MS Excel Word and PowerPoint
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

MS degree in relevant engineering or science related field (such as 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
Direct 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

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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