Material Lab Technician

Material Lab Technician

Location: Houston, TX, US Employment type: Employee Place of work: Office Offshore/Onshore: Offshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You'll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose: The Materials Lab Technician supports the development, testing, and analysis of materials used in R&D environments. This role involves hands-on work with lab equipment, preparation of samples, execution of test protocols, and documentation of results to support innovation and quality initiatives. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction. For this position, we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Job Description:

• Prepare and process material samples for testing through mixing, curing, cutting, finishing, and chemical etching.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including rheometers, mixers, ovens, tensile testers, microscopes, and hardness testers.
• Conduct physical, chemical, and mechanical tests on polymers, composites, metals, and other materials.
• Record, analyze, and report test data while ensuring adherence to lab protocols and quality standards.
• Support the development and improvement of test methods, procedures, and documentation.
• Maintain lab cleanliness, safety compliance, and inventory in line with 5S, Lean, and SSI requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and vendors during trials, evaluations, and equipment/process reviews.
• Contribute to Lean initiatives by identifying waste reduction and process optimization opportunities.

You are meant for this job if:

• Associate's degree or technical certification in materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment, with strong familiarity with lab safety and chemical handling.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures and protocols accurately.
• Proficient in communication, documentation, and basic data entry/analysis using Excel or lab software.
• Experience or exposure to polymer mixing, rheology, metallurgy, or thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of SDS documentation, chemical handling requirements, and lab safety standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with engineers, scientists, and vendors.

Skills: Collaboration Testing and Validation

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture. TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.