The Laboratory Technician in Sustainable Construction S&T team will support the Research & Development (R&D) departments in the formulation, application, and testing of a diverse portfolio of coating technologies.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in lab method development to create, adapt, and validate new testing procedures for unique customer applications and changing project needs.
Perform standard wet-state or uncured testing, such as viscosity, density, fineness of grind, gel time, flow, or particle size analysis for powders.
Conduct comprehensive physical and mechanical testing on cured films, including film thickness, gloss, color matching, adhesion, impact resistance, flexibility, and hardness.
Assist in chemical and environmental resistance testing such as salt spray corrosion, humidity, MEK solvent rubs, and UV weathering.
Assist chemists, scientists and engineers in the development and modification of both liquid and powder coating formulations.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science
Associate's Degree (A.S.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science
Nice to have: prior experience in the paints, resins, or coatings industry
Lead the development of next-generation materials that improve the performance, reliability, and durability of mechanical seals and rotating equipment, driving innovation across advanced ceramics, coatings, carbon materials, composites, and surface engineering technologies.
Locations (3)
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Temecula, California, United States
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Compensation
The pay range for this role is $90,257.66 - $135,496.82 per year.
Responsibilities
Lead research and development of advanced materials, coatings, and surface-engineered solutions for mechanical seal and rotating equipment applications.
Develop innovative material systems that improve seal-face performance, wear resistance, dry-running capability, and overall product durability.
Quality Control Inspector
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) · Posted Nov 5, 2026
The QC Inspector will perform incoming, in process and final inspection of products and components used in NRC/FDA regulated environment.
Compensation
The starting range for this position is $25 – $35 hourly. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as geographic location, market, and business considerations.
Responsibilities
Mechanical inspection
Tensile and hardness testing
Weld Inspection in accordance with ASNT/AWS
Perform radiation profiling of devices
Work with engineering to define appropriate inspection and acceptance criteria
Requirements
High school diploma
Nice to have: Experience in chemical laboratory atmospheres
Nice to have: Experience in electronic device atmospheres
Primary responsibility is to perform routine, metallurgical, mechanical, failure, corrosion testing facilitating metallurgy operations at site or at a laboratory.
Responsibilities
Perform routine mechanical testing (tensile, bend, charpy impact, hardness) including CTOD and metallurgical testing (micro / macro examinations)
Involvement in site / field testing
Ensure work compliance to ISO 17025 requirements
Coordinating with the technicians in the team to carry out work as per the planning schedule
Requirements
Degree/Diploma in Metallurgy or related discipline
Support operations in West Boylston, MA or New Castle, DE by improving quality culture and managing quality systems.
Locations (2)
West Boylston, Massachusetts, United States
New Castle, Delaware, United States
Compensation
Pay Transparency: As per applicable state law the job posting pay range is $90,000-$144,000/salary depending on experience and applicable certifications.
Responsibilities
Evolve the Quality Management System to assure ongoing alignment with client requirements.
Monitor compliance with all aspects of the QMS at each location within the division.
Maintain and publish rolling 12-month schedule of milestones, audits, calibration expiration dates, and test material samples.
Conduct periodic employee Quality training.
Prepare for and lead client and third-party facility audits.
Support the metallographic material testing laboratory at GE Vernova Gas Power's production site in Birr, performing material analyses and related tasks.
Responsibilities
Conduct metallographic and material testing in a modern lab environment
Support the metallographic material testing laboratory at GE Vernova Gas Power’s production site in Birr, performing material analyses and maintaining laboratory operations.
Responsibilities
Conduct metallographic and material testing in a modern lab environment
Design and execute tribology, material characterization, and validation testing to evaluate friction, wear, lubrication behavior, and thermal performance.
Perform root-cause investigations on laboratory, manufacturing, and field failures, identifying degradation mechanisms and recommending corrective actions.
Apply advanced characterization techniques including optical microscopy, electron microscopy, hardness testing, profilometry, and surface analysis methods.
Requirements
Master's degree in Materials Science & Engineering