Engineering Technologist

Engineering Technologist

Location: Sugar Land, Texas

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Industry: Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Salary: $40.00 - $70.00/hr

Job Description

Engineering Technologist (Materials Laboratory)

Hybrid role.

Compensation: $40 - $70 per hour

About The Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technologist to support materials testing and laboratory operations for oil & gas and emerging energy applications. In this role, you will work closely with Materials Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to prepare samples, operate laboratory equipment, conduct testing activities, and maintain accurate experimental records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a laboratory environment while supporting multiple research and testing initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards, managing inventory and equipment maintenance, and assisting with research and testing programs.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate laboratory equipment used for sample preparation and materials testing
• Support testing and evaluation of materials for oil & gas and new energy applications
• Accurately record experimental observations, test data, and results
• Maintain digital archives and organization of laboratory data and documentation
• Monitor laboratory equipment performance and perform routine maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and coordinate repairs as needed
• Manage laboratory inventory, supplies, consumables, and replacement parts
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety standards, including HARC documentation, SDS management, and equipment SOPs
• Assist materials engineers and subject matter experts with testing programs and experimental activities
• Ensure laboratory workspaces remain organized, clean, and operational

What You Bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related technical field
• Experience operating laboratory, testing, or analytical equipment in an industrial, research, manufacturing, or engineering environment
• Ability to accurately document observations, test results, and technical data
• Familiarity with laboratory safety practices and procedures
• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience supporting materials testing, laboratory research, or R&D environments (preferred)
• Experience within the oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, chemicals, or materials industries (preferred)
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment calibration and preventive maintenance (preferred)
• Knowledge of safety documentation, including SDS and SOP management (preferred)

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.