Materials Laboratory Technician
7 months ago
**Materials Laboratory Technician**
**Who We Are**
Equispheres is a materials science engineering firm specializing in high-performance metal powders for additive manufacturing (i.e., 3D printing) in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. We focus on developing innovative, clean-tech solutions with our deep knowledge of metallurgy and metal technology. Our industry-disruptive atomization technology produces metal powders with unique characteristics that enables additive manufacturing to produce faster, stronger, and lighter parts at a cost that competes economically with traditional manufacturing techniques.
**The Role**
Equispheres is currently seeking an experienced **Materials Laboratory Technician** to join our growing technical team.
We are a fast-paced and demanding start-up environment, engaged in the continued development and commercialization of existing and future production processes.
This role will consist of:
- Diligent preparation and testing of incoming and outgoing materials and products using a variety of laboratory procedures and equipment.
- Taking samples, recording sample information, preparation of metallurgical samples.
- Performing tests ensuring that the procedures and directives are adhered to.
- Communicating results effectively and participating in troubleshooting.
- Supporting calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Monitoring, managing and procuring lab supplies.
- Other tasks as may be assigned.
The ideal applicant will have demonstrated hands-on experience within a metallurgical laboratory setting - ideally supporting the demands of a production environment.
This position will work within the Equispheres technical team working closely with the Senior Metallurgist.
**Qualifications & Skills**:
- Minimum Requirements:_
- Must have completed a post-secondary college diploma or similar course - ideally in materials, metallurgy, or a closely related field.
- Must have 4+ years (ideally 6+) years of experience in a metallurgical or materials laboratory ideally within a production or pilot plant setting.
- Demonstrated experience in following detailed process instructions and operating laboratory instruments.
- Demonstrated experience in performing simple analysis, writing laboratory reports, and collecting and compiling test results.
- Experience with managing maintenance and calibration needs of laboratory equipment.
- Must be organized, diligent and have strong attention to detail.
- Basic level computer skills to perform simple analysis and write laboratory reports using the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge and experience of health and safety regulations.
- The ideal applicant will have hands-on experience and be capable of performing additional tasks as required within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 environment.
- Desired Requirements:_
- Experience with the preparation and metallographic analysis of aluminum samples.
- Experience with the characterization of metallic powder including powder flow testing, sieve analysis, apparent density and microstructure.
- Demonstrated experience using SEM, EDS and ICP-OES.
- Experience using image analysis software to process optical microscopic images.
**Working at Equispheres**
Equispheres values integrity, equity, respect, compassion and dignity and is committed to provide a positive, open, inclusive, accessible work environment that applies and embodies those values. At Equispheres, we all contribute to making the environment a positive and great place for everyone. We believe this is critical to our success. Safety is always important - follow, respect and be a champion of safe practices.
**Compensation Package**
Equispheres is proud to offer all our employees an opportunity to participate in our share options program as well as a competitive salary and great benefits plan.
**Term**
Full-time, indeterminate.
A typical standard 40-hour work schedule, but with some flexibility on occasion to support issues beyond standard hours.
**Location**
Kanata, Ontario
**Travel**
Less than 5%.
Equispheres is an equal opportunity employer, with policies and practices intended to build an inclusive and accessible work environment.
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