Engineering Technician

Position Overview

The HTL Engineering Technician supports research development and metallurgical laboratory activities across the Henderson site primarily in buildings S11 K53 and K55. Primary responsibilities include smallscale materials processing metallurgical specimen preparation materials characterization and testing equipment and facility support and accurate technical reporting.

Technicians are expected to follow written instructions industry specifications and internal procedures while performing tasks with minimal supervision. Crosstraining across all laboratory and pilot processing functions is required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Metallurgical & Materials Processing

• Execute smallscale material production tasks such as formulation melting conversion and blending.
• Prepare metallographic specimens including cutting mounting grinding polishing and etching.
• Maintain accurate sample identifiers; document relevant sample details; and store catalog and retrieve samples according to laboratory instructions traceability requirements and project needs.
• Handle store mix and label chemicals in accordance with PCC/TIMET EHS requirements.
• Perform heattreatment processes following applicable metallurgical specifications and work instructions.

Materials Characterization & Mechanical Testing

Operate and support a diverse range of testing and characterization equipment including:

• Optical microscopy systems
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and associated detectors/instruments
• Microhardness and nanohardness test systems
• Mechanical testing systems (tensile bend compression etc.)
• Additional R&Drelated instrumentation as needed

Collect analyze and document metallurgical and mechanical test data accurately.

Technical Documentation

• Prepare reports summaries and data packages using Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook Teams).
• Interpret and apply work instructions industrial standards raw material certifications and heattreat/coating specifications.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical documentation consistent with PCC/TIMET quality requirements.

Laboratory Operations & Support

• Maintain clean organized and safe laboratory work areas by participating in all 6S initiatives.
• Support troubleshooting equipment and preventive maintenance; interface with contractors and service engineers as needed.
• Participate in process improvements related to laboratory efficiency safety and equipment performance.
• Operate forklifts cranes and perform material-handling tasks; travel to various buildings and operational areas across the Henderson site as required to support laboratory and pilot-scale activities.

Safety Compliance & Conduct

• Adhere to all PCC/TIMET EHS policies quality procedures and site behavioral expectations.
• Wear appropriate PPE for all laboratory chemical mechanical or hightemperature work.
• Follow hazardcontrol procedures related to chemicals equipment hot environments and moving machinery.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support laboratory pilotscale or engineering functions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents specifications and engineering instructions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and handson experience with tools laboratory equipment or related processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook Teams).
• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to work in hot environments and nonairconditioned buildings as required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lb.
• Ability to operate forklifts and cranes (training provided if needed).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering.
• Experience with metallurgical laboratory work mechanical testing or materials processing.
• Familiarity with material characterization standards such as ASTM E112 grain size measurement and similar test methods.
• Experience with SEM microhardness/nanohardness testing or mechanical test system operation.
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO AS9100 or equivalent).

Work Environment

• Primary office in Building S11 with regular work conducted in S11 K53 and K55 laboratories and pilot areas.
• Occasional work in plant areas such as shipping/receiving storage or outdoor spaces.
• Exposure to chemicals machinery noise dust hot surfaces and nonclimatecontrolled areas; proper PPE and training provided.