Materials Engineering Technician Level III

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. Key Responsibilities: Operates analytical instruments and equipment and performs physical analysis in support of production and non-production engineering, quality, and manufacturing groups.

Job Title: Materials Engineering Technician – Level III
 
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 
 
Job Description
 
Description:
Job Summary:
Performs routine analyses using materials Engineering tools and standard instruments and test equipment while positively impacting the organization’s performance.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Operates analytical instruments and equipment and performs physical analysis in support of production and non-production engineering, quality, and manufacturing groups. Prepares samples and specimens for testing using standard laboratory techniques, procedures, or work instructions.
• Acquires and interprets data and documents results; provides written results in a laboratory or technical report format when appropriate.
• Develops and documents laboratory methods.
• Performs routine calibrations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repair of instruments and equipment.
• Coordinates the collection, transportation, and documentation of chemical waste disposal.
• Works with and trains apprentices, trainees, and technicians.
• Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
• Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures and work instructions.
• Participates in improvement projects.
• Develops and gives presentations to customers and suppliers.
• Participates in self and team audits and associated corrective action.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required.

 
Qualifications and Competencies:
Competency Mapping
Proficiency Level
Competency Definition
ENG: Data Acquisition
Basic
Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction...
ENG: Data Reporting
Basic
Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis...
ENG: Material Characterization
Basic
Interprets mechanical, chemical, microstructural and physical properties using laboratory equipment...
ENT: Collaborates
Basic
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
ENT: Communicates Effectively
Basic
Developing and delivering multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of needs.
ENT: Customer Focus
Basic
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customercentric solutions.
ENT: Decision Quality
Basic
Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
ENT: Nimble Learning
Basic
Actively learning through experimentation and using successes and failures as learning fodder.
 
 
Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience. Associate’s degree or certification may be required depending on region. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Experience:
• Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

 
Top 3 Skills you are looking for:

• Detail Oriented
• Mechanically Inclined
• Self Motivated

 
Manager Notes

• This role is a Monday through Friday onsite position with working hours from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Once the hiring manager is ready to move forward, they will be conducting one-hour, in-person interviews with selected candidates.
• POSITION PURPOSE: Performs laboratory tests, develop test plans, and summarize test data for engineering reports. This position will be working in the Vibration and materials lab supporting daily testing per test request for product development (PPT), and DVP&R for VPI program. This position will provide support on the vibration and materials lab test stands and other non-standard testing associated with vibration and materials testing. Looking for an individual that is a self-starter, process ordinated, very organized, able to multi-task with the capability to manage test load independently. This position will require strong communication skills to interact with the engineering group and a working knowledge with Microsoft office programs is preferred.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the functioning test equipment used to perform tests and the contribution of the test equipment to the validity of test results.
• Understand the functioning of the product under test to assess the contribution of the product to the validity of the test results.
• Evaluate test results and generate test reports that meet the needs of the customer including graphical representation of data and historical evaluation and interpretation of test results.
• Support the development of test procedures and calibration plans.
• Capable of test stand installation, troubleshooting, setup/teardown and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Perform non-standard tests associated with vibration and materials products.
• Support other lab areas as needed.

 
Location: (Stoughton, WI)
 
Disclaimer: 
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ag e, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665


Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
 
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