Lab Engineer
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Job Summary
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise global network and unmatched R&D capabilities we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most 1905 Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30000 employees in more than 140 locations.
What we offer you
- Medical RX Dental Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Pay Range: $82640-$112396
What you will be doing
Job Summary: The Lab Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and compliance of aluminum extruded products. This position involves performing BQA mechanical testing and in some cases metallurgical testing to verify material properties and dimensions against customer requirements and industry standards (e.g. Aluminum Standards Association guidelines). The Lab Engineer will complete chemical analysis and material qualification testing conduct testing required for root cause analysis of quality claims and at times travel for plant support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented mechanically inclined and committed to maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment. This roles primary function is to prepare and perform rigorous testing and metallurgical analysis on aluminum products and report the results.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Equipment Operations: Safely and accurately operate laboratory equipment including but not limited to tensile testing machines micrometers calipers OES SEM Keyence systems age ovens hardness testers and other metallurgical analysis tools.
Documentation & Reporting: Accurately record all test and analysis results maintain detailed logs and input data into relevant systems.
Maintenance & Calibration: Perform routine checks maintenance and calibration on laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results.
Safety & Housekeeping: Adhere strictly to all company safety protocols maintain a clean and organized work area and manage hazardous waste according to regulations.
Quality Testing:
- Perform a variety of tests on aluminum materials per internal and external customer work orders.
- Prepare samples and conduct metallurgical analysis utilizing light optical microscopy.
- Prepare analyze and report mechanical properties of aluminum extrusions in accordance with testing procedures and customer-required specifications.
- Perform monthly Billet Quality Assessment (BQA) reporting for regional cast houses.
- Conduct mechanical testing (tensile yield elongation hardness bend testing and other testing as required).
- Perform chemical analysis (OES etc.).
- Conduct SEM/EDS metallography.
- Drive continuous improvements throughout the lab utilizing the Extrusion Business System (EBS) methodology.
What will make you successful
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent. (required)
- Associates degree or Science/Technical School Degree. (required)
- Previous hands onwork experience in a Testing Lab for materials analysis. (required)
- Good mechanical aptitude to safely and efficiently operate equipment including testing equipment band saw polishing machines aging ovens etc. (preferred)
- Aluminum or Steel manufacturing experience. (preferred)
- Experience with SEM/EDS Keyence and other metallurgical analysis tools.(preferred)
Equal opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability veteran status marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
As part of our recruitment process we may use jobrelated assessments in selected tools help us better understand workrelated strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience qualifications and interviews and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at
Required Experience:
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About Company
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.
