About the role
Technologist
Provide timely, high-quality analysis for routine and non-routine samples to support Production, R&D, and external customers. Responsibilities include thermal spraying, flame brazing, coating and metallography preparation, mechanical and physical testing (hardness, density, particle size, FTIR), and chemical analysis (ICP, electroplating, gravimetric methods). Prepare reports and data for customers. Senior technologists should demonstrate advanced troubleshooting, method development, experimental design, documentation, and support for quality systems such as ISO/AS 9100 and Nadcap. They also lead project teams in material analysis techniques. Duties include equipment setup and instrument calibration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct routine sample analysis (Sieves, ICP, Electroplating, Metallography, Hardness, SEM, etc.) for quality control purposes.
- Metallographic preparation and evaluation of powders and coated specimens, including section, mount, grind and polish, hardness testing, microstructure by optical microscope and SEM.
- Calibrate, maintain and trouble-shoot instruments.
- Maintain controlled lab procedures and documentation.
- Participate in development, implementation, and maintenance of new processes in the laboratory.
- Powder sampling in operations of raw materials and finished goods.
- Adhere to and actively enhance the safety programs.
- Follows good lab practices including; housekeeping, maintenance of traceability, consumable inventory monitoring, and SPC charting.
- Participates in internal and external audits through test observations to ensure compliance to third party regulatory requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Post secondary education in Chemical Technology, Engineering Technology, Materials Science, or equivalent is the minimum requirement.
- Utilization of gained knowledge in complex techniques is applied and shared with junior staff when troubleshooting problems and commissioning projects.
- Specialized on the job training (manufacturer training) is applied to the analytical lab and shared with junior staff.
- Dedicates themselves as a role model with their hands on laboratory skills working with chemicals and maintaining a high standard of lab housekeeping.
- Provides insights into areas of continuous improvement; streamlining processes; making recommendations of equipment to be replaced.
- Is a leader when promoting a positive workplace culture and embracing organizational change.
About us
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.
If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.
Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35©
Learn more about Oerlikon: https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/
Agencies:
Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing. The Group’s solutions and comprehensive services, together with its advanced materials, empower customers by improving and maximizing the performance, function, design and sustainability of customers’ products and manufacturing processes in key industries. Pioneering technology for decades, everything Oerlikon invents and does is guided by its passion to support customers’ goals and foster a sustainable world. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, the Group operates its business in two Divisions – Surface Solutions and Polymer Processing Solutions. It has a global footprint of more than 12 600 employees at 207 locations in 38 countries and generated sales of CHF 2.7 billion in 2023.
About the role
Technologist
Provide timely, high-quality analysis for routine and non-routine samples to support Production, R&D, and external customers. Responsibilities include thermal spraying, flame brazing, coating and metallography preparation, mechanical and physical testing (hardness, density, particle size, FTIR), and chemical analysis (ICP, electroplating, gravimetric methods). Prepare reports and data for customers. Senior technologists should demonstrate advanced troubleshooting, method development, experimental design, documentation, and support for quality systems such as ISO/AS 9100 and Nadcap. They also lead project teams in material analysis techniques. Duties include equipment setup and instrument calibration.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct routine sample analysis (Sieves, ICP, Electroplating, Metallography, Hardness, SEM, etc.) for quality control purposes.
- Metallographic preparation and evaluation of powders and coated specimens, including section, mount, grind and polish, hardness testing, microstructure by optical microscope and SEM.
- Calibrate, maintain and trouble-shoot instruments.
- Maintain controlled lab procedures and documentation.
- Participate in development, implementation, and maintenance of new processes in the laboratory.
- Powder sampling in operations of raw materials and finished goods.
- Adhere to and actively enhance the safety programs.
- Follows good lab practices including; housekeeping, maintenance of traceability, consumable inventory monitoring, and SPC charting.
- Participates in internal and external audits through test observations to ensure compliance to third party regulatory requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Post secondary education in Chemical Technology, Engineering Technology, Materials Science, or equivalent is the minimum requirement.
- Utilization of gained knowledge in complex techniques is applied and shared with junior staff when troubleshooting problems and commissioning projects.
- Specialized on the job training (manufacturer training) is applied to the analytical lab and shared with junior staff.
- Dedicates themselves as a role model with their hands on laboratory skills working with chemicals and maintaining a high standard of lab housekeeping.
- Provides insights into areas of continuous improvement; streamlining processes; making recommendations of equipment to be replaced.
- Is a leader when promoting a positive workplace culture and embracing organizational change.
About us
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.
If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.
Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35©
Learn more about Oerlikon: https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/
Agencies:
Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing. The Group’s solutions and comprehensive services, together with its advanced materials, empower customers by improving and maximizing the performance, function, design and sustainability of customers’ products and manufacturing processes in key industries. Pioneering technology for decades, everything Oerlikon invents and does is guided by its passion to support customers’ goals and foster a sustainable world. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, the Group operates its business in two Divisions – Surface Solutions and Polymer Processing Solutions. It has a global footprint of more than 12 600 employees at 207 locations in 38 countries and generated sales of CHF 2.7 billion in 2023.