Materials Engineer I - Materials Engineering

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Job description

Volt is immediately hiring for Materials Engineering Technician in Waterloo, IA

As a Materials Engineering Technician, you will:

• Perform materials engineering supporting tasks or complex laboratory analytical functions with limited engineering oversight.
• Completes tasks involving preparation or analysis of material samples/components/processes with minor engineering oversight for moderately complex activities.
• Develop, recommend, and implement analytical or process changes needed to maintain or improve product quality on a tactical or strategic basis.
• Work with maintenance and production personnel to troubleshoot laboratory equipment, process, or analytical problems.
• Create and maintain process instructions or develop analytical processes to meet production needs.
• Create and maintain laboratory procedures and processes.
• Maintain "Sustain" level of 5S in the materials Engineering lab.

• Perform laboratory tasks as requested and support activities in the materials lab as Materials engineering Work Request are received.
• Work with requestors to ensure proper work is being done and parts are being delivered to lab.
• Order and stock lab consumables.
• Track reservation number, IM number, price, order date and delivery date.
• Enter crib reservation in SAP (PDX) transaction.
• Collect Parts, Perform Audits and Maintain Monthly/Quarterly Audit spreadsheets. .

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of part prints, process instructions.
• Knowledge of ferrous machining processes and application to materials analysis.
• Knowledge of production and analytical equipment, and maintenance activities needed to produce of verify a quality product.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and a strong drive to grow this skill set.

Education:

• Formal education or training required to perform the essential functions of the job. Includes degrees, certifications, licenses and/or registrations requirements.
• 2-year associate technical degree or equivalent work experience.

Relevant Work Experiences:

• Experience in process control and analytical analysis to be interfaced with this position.
• Experience with shop floor or laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience with production systems and databases.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic engineering software tools.

Shift: 1st Shift
Duration: 24+ Months (Possible extension)
Location: Waterloo, IA 50704

Pay rate: $32/hr. to $35/hr.
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email or call (866) - . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Volt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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