Materials Characterization Technician (Metals)

Step into a day dedicated to metals, microscopes, and meaningful results

You clock in and power up the SEM. A fracture surface under the stereoscope tells a story you capture and document. You polish and etch a specimen, then photograph its microstructure with a photomicroscope—or coordinate with imaging support to produce the perfect photomicrograph. Between samples, you run a quick chemical analysis, audit a product lot, and close the loop with a concise report the production team can act on.

What you’ll do

• Examine and test metallic samples using a scanning electron microscope and/or stereoscope to assess physical properties and microstructural features.
• Measure strength, hardness, elasticity, toughness, and other properties; record and document fracture surfaces.
• Prepare specimens through polishing and etching; capture images with a photomicroscope or direct technical photography personnel to take, develop, and mount photomicrographs.
• Perform chemical analyses on parts to support material verification and investigations.
• Conduct audits and product tests to verify conformance.
• Draft clear, simple reports summarizing test methods, observations, and results.

What you bring

• Associate’s degree from a two‑year college/technical school, or a comparable blend of education and experience.
• Hands-on experience operating a scanning electron microscope and a stereoscope.
• Background in a laboratory setting performing similar work.
• Comfort with computers and common operating systems.

Physical demands and environment

This role is active. You’ll regularly stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb (ascend/descend) or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces, and communicate by talking or hearing. Sitting occurs occasionally. You may occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Close vision and color vision are regularly required. You may be occasionally exposed to outside weather and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically in a factory environment that is usually very loud, with potential exposure to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery floors.

Compensation and benefits

ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Actual pay may fall within, above, or below the range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We offer market-leading benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, PTO, a 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range: $59,945.60—$76,648.00 USD

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