BEPC has an open position for a Lead Engineering Technician in Clearwater, FL!

Contract W2 Period: 8-month contract with possibilities for extensions

Pay & Benefits: $32.00 - $34.00/hr. +Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Description :

We are seeking a Lead Materials Engineering Technician to support the analytical lab activities within the Clearwater Materials Engineering organization. This is a challenging, multi-dimensional role that requires the individual to multi-task across several concurrent activities and be able to effectively function in a dynamic environment with ever-changing assignments and priorities.

The Lead Materials Engineering Technician role focuses on hands-on operation of a wide variety of analytical equipment to support both receiving inspection testing of production materials as well as engineering evaluations and failure analysis. Primary work assignment will be in the Polymers and Chemistry Labs, but they may also support other labs such as XRF, Metals, Fluids, etc. on an as-needed basis. The candidate will interface with other Technicians and Engineers, as well as personnel from other organizations. It is expected that the ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to schedule activities with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate will have considerable hands-on expertise with a wide variety of analytical instruments and techniques. Special consideration will be given to expertise in polymers testing and chemistry. Other areas of expertise may include metallography, mechanical test, XRF, FTIR, SEM, etc.

As a Lead Technician, the candidate will be expected to provide training/guidance to other Technicians in day-today operations as well as being able to take on limited engineering roles as needed to support the business.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hands-on lab experience in Polymer testing (DSC, TGA, TMA, etc.) or Analytical chemistry (IC, GC/MS, ICP, etc.)

Desired Attributes:

• AA or higher degree

• Experience with aerospace materials & processes

• Experience in other laboratory techniques/instrumentation such as metallography, FTIR, SEM, etc.

• Experience with laboratory information management systems