R&D Technician
Actalent
Hiring for a Materials R&D Technician in East Hartford, CT!
Job Description
This Materials Technician will provide hands-on testing support to the Materials Process Engineering (MPE) team. The role involves facilitating and assisting engineers in a large development group with various tasks, including metallography, operating testing equipment, using microscopes, and documenting work in MS Word or PowerPoint reports. CAD skills are important as the MPE group evaluates materials for the design of engine parts. The job consists of approximately 60% testing in a lab and analyzing samples, and 40% documentation in Excel.
Responsibilities
+ Receive work requests from engineers.
+ Locate and prepare material samples, including cutting, mounting, and polishing.
+ Perform analysis such as measuring features with image analysis software.
+ Conduct testing, heat treating, and other material tests.
+ Analyze engineering statistics.
+ Document work and manage large amounts of data in Excel.
+ Create detailed reports in MS Word or PowerPoint.
Essential Skills
+ Engineering or Physics Degree or Associate's Degree.
+ Internship or 6+ months of experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.
+ Proficiency in Excel.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Strong organizational skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with engineering assistance, database management, and SAP.
+ Knowledge of new product development, metrology, materials testing, materials engineering, metallurgy, and analytical testing.
+ Technical documentation skills.
+ Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred.
+ Experience with NDE, measurement/instrumentation, design, and report writing.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in production and overhaul environments.
+ Experience with microstructures and new skills is a plus.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Hartford,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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