MP&P Technical Analyst
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Hourly rate: $35.00
Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
Seeking a Processing Technical Analyst (Mid-Level or Senior) to join our team in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. This position resides in the Vertical Lift Composite Materials and Processes Lab and supports the evaluation of parts, materials, processes, technology or equipment through research and testing to ensure safety, reliability and adherence to requirements and specifications. Hands on experience in composite and adhesive materials required. This is a hands-on role and requires the candidate to manufacture composite and bonded test articles.
Position Responsibilities:
• Fabricating composite parts using the following processes: molding, forming, lay-up, co-curing, co-bonding, infusion, repair, surface preparation.
• Cutting composite plies by hand in accordance with prescribed shape and orientations.
• Operating autoclaves, ovens, and heated presses to cure composites.
• Performing composite lay-up per detailed manufacturing instruction and specifications, consulting with other teammates.
• Machining composite test panels and parts using drill press, wet saws, water jet, table saw, band saw, router, sanding (by hand or using sanding equipment).
• Operating precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, scales, micrometers) to check work performed.
• Operating Computerized Numerical Control (CNC equipment as required to complete work.
• Operating hand/power tools for cutting and trimming.
• Troubleshooting and resolving laboratory equipment issues and working with facilities and maintenance personnel to complete repairs.
• Coordinating laboratory activities, maintenance, and repairs.
• Assisting in the purchase of new test equipment, fixtures, and tools.
• Applying routine organic coatings for bonding and corrosion protection purposes.
• Using personal protective equipment when using chemicals (e.g., resins, release agents, paints, sealant, solvents) and machining as required for fabrication.
• Coaching and training other employees.
• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Bachelors’ degree in a Technical discipline plus 3 or more years’ related experience.
• Experience working in a lab and/or production environment.
• Experience providing services to customers.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products like Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• 3+ Mechanical testing of composites (tensile, compression, lap shear, etc.).
• Experience with flammability testing.
• Experience interpreting data in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with running and using machines.
• High school graduate or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Thermal analysis (TGA, TMA, DSC, Rheometer).
Shift Work Statement:
This position is for 1st shift. 7am to 3pm.
Must be U.S. Person for purposes of Export Compliance.
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