Characterization Lab Technician

Overview This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will help support the production testing needs in Huntsville. While supporting production testing needs is the main task for this lab, you will be working under a separate Business Unit: Advanced Concepts and Engineering. You will help ensure fast, reliable, quality, and accurate testing for the Blue Origin Huntsville sites: Explorer Factory, Jemison Factory, and the Marshall Space Flight Center test stand. Special Mentions Relocation provided (subject to approval) Travel expected up to 5% of the time Developmental training may be provided beyond the required training for this position Shifts available: A Shift C Shift Responsibilities Receiving and tracking work requests to ensure traceability and records Performing sample preparation (sectioning, mounting, polishing, chemical etching, heat treatment, deburring, cleaning, etc.) Performing evaluation of a variety of sample types, tests, and tools (microscopy, FT-IR, SEM/EDS, XRF, load frame, Gleeble, etc.) Maintaining 5S of lab space and equipment, including assigned PM and cleaning tasks Creating, handling, and use etchants and their reagents Collecting and evaluating FOD Maintaining communication with customers through testing process, including creating of reports and summaries of testing Minimum Qualifications 2+ years working in a production environment 1+ years in a role with inspection requirements Familiarity with a work management system (LIMS, Production Control, Scheduling, data dashboards, etc.) Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to work around mechanical, chemical, and thermal hazards Ability to lift 50 lbf Ability and willingness to learn Commitment to safety and use of Stop Work Authority Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years working in a laboratory or testing environment Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field Weld inspection experience Microscopy experience Metallography experience Mechanical (tensile, compression, hardness) testing experience Chemical handling experience Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification in a job description. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. 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