Materials Engineer (PB1 - PB2)

About Advanced Atomization Technologies
 Advanced Atomization Technologies (AA TECH) is a joint venture between Parker Aerospace and GE Aerospace, created to produce and support advanced fuel nozzles and related products for current and future commercial engine platforms, including aerospace and aero-derivative engines. The highly skilled and experienced team of AA TECH employees is expert in design, assembly, testing, and aftermarket support, providing our customers with a world-class product and support experience. 

AA TECH offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Variable Incentive Plan (Bonus Eligibility)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA Company Contribution
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual 
• Flexible Work Schedules for Most Positions

 Position Summary: 

The Materials Engineer Prepare lab samples for analysis by utilizing metallurgical saws, hot mount press and auto grinding press. Conduct and oversee daily hardness validations on hardness test equipment. Provide Engineering support utilizing sectioned samples, destructive test methods, magnified images, and reports. Assist in prioritizing daily workflow data. Provide technical support under the direction of the Level 2 and Level 3 Materials Engineers.

 The Materials Technician will be responsible for some and/or a combination of the key responsibilities below. 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and report accept/ reject conclusions using internal, customer and industry specifications   
• Provide internal communication with multifunctional departments regarding process concerns, product investigations, process improvement projects, etc. 
• Preparation of samples for metallographic analysis
• Input data for daily tracking of lab metrics 
• Assist in prioritizing daily Lab workflow 
• Provide Engineering and Customer support (as required) 
• Manage all etchant materials (expired, no longer used, proper disposal, etc.)
• Ensure job request packets are present, accurate and complete 
• Daily hardness test equipment validation (logged and tracked)
• General Lab housekeeping (fume hood, saw area, sample prep area, etc.)
• Perform all required Round Robin Testing

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) 
• Strong organizational and communication skills 
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong time management skill
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities

 Desired Qualifications:

• Effective written and oral communication skills 
• Basic manufacturing environment knowledge
• Safety and Compliance minded 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities 
• Basic awareness of AS9100/ ISO 9001, ISO17025  
• Prior materials lab experience is a plus
• Use of digital microscopes
• Knowledge of superalloys and manufacturing processes (vacuum brazing, welding, EDM, etc.)
• Experience with round robin testing
• ASM course work completion 

 Due to the Company’s military contractor status, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States and must provide evidence of citizenship or immigration status upon applying for the position. 

Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. ("Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
  
 (The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)
 

In addition to the key responsibilities listed above, this position requires successful completion of all other duties assigned by management.