MetallurgistNSL Analytical

Position Type Full Time

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Job Shift Day

Job Category Science

Description

ABOUT YOU

• You’re an independent, analytical thinker who enjoys owning work from start to finish with minimal oversight.
• You’re comfortable making decisions and addressing conflict directly when quality, safety, or results are at stake.
• You prefer solving complex problems by gathering input, reflecting on it, and then determining the best path forward.
• You bring a calm, patient presence to your team and communicate clearly with technicians, peers, and customers.
• You’re task-oriented and results-driven, with a strong appreciation for structure, accuracy, and technical rigor.
• You value individual recognition and are motivated by autonomy, accountability, and meaningful technical challenges.
• You thrive in roles that allow focused analytical work, thoughtful execution, and selective delegation of authority.

ABOUT US

We are NSL! We are a materials testing lab that provides repeatable, accurate results to help our customers render high quality, consistent products in regulated industries. Our organization is centered on our values of delivering for our customers, each other, and our industry. We’re proud of our positive culture focused on deploying each team members’ talent to “WOW!” our customers and celebrate wins together as a part of who we are. We’re focused on outcomes not micromanagement; we trust people and give them the opportunity to perform to their potential. Being at NSL, you have the chance to make a major impact in real world applications affecting real people every single day.

DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE, REQUIRMENTS, BENEFITS, AND HOW TO APPLY

This position is technically responsible for the support of the metallurgical and mechanical testing functions.

Essential Functions*

Technical & Laboratory Responsibilities: Performs a variety of Metallurgical lab duties, ensuring the overall efficiency of the laboratory.

• Conduct analyses in collaboration with metallurgical technicians and other laboratory staff.
• Proficiently perform the duties of Technician I, II, and III, as needed.
• Prepare and review technical reports, including Failure Analysis reports, using established methods and techniques.
• Maintain, revise, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in coordination with Metallurgist II, Chief Metallurgist, Operations Manager, Quality Manager, and laboratory staff.
• Interface with LIMS for the entry, technical review, approval, and release of metallurgical test data and reports.
• Demonstrate familiarity with SEM operation and data interpretation.
• Adhere to all quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
  

Supervisory & Leadership Responsibilities:

People

• Oversee and manage employees within the assigned department.
• Support training, coaching, competency development, and performance expectations.
• Ensure appropriate coverage, cross-training, and workload balance.

Testing & Operations

• Oversee and manage daily testing volumes and priorities.
• Participate directly in testing when required due to absences, high workloads, or complex technical needs.
• Maintain technical proficiency and familiarity with all equipment and testing methods in the assigned area.

Equipment

• Delegate and oversee in-house preventative maintenance and routine cleaning of equipment.
• Coordinate with Facilities or external vendors for advanced maintenance, calibration, or repairs as required.

Customer & Commercial Support:

• Provide proactive and professional customer service, fostering positive client relationships.
• Serve as a technical liaison to customers, responding to technical inquiries and consultation requests.
• Supply technical input to the Sales and Commercial teams regarding laboratory capabilities, testing methods, and feasibility.
• Answer customer questions and provide technical insight specific to the assigned department.

Quality, Systems, & General Responsibilities:

• Perform technical review and acceptance of incoming orders.
• Conduct final technical review, approval, and release of laboratory reports.
• Maintain testing specifications and methods within LV8.
• Generate routings and technical guidance for the Commercial team.
• Coordinate and respond to quality-related items in collaboration with the Director and other metallurgists, including:
  • Internal Round Robins
  • Observations and corrective actions
  • Training and competency documentation
  • Proficiency testing
  • SOP development and review
  • Client concerns related to the assigned technical area
• Support Science & Technology (S&T) initiatives, including:
  • Development and implementation of new testing technologies
  • Creation of technical marketing and educational material

Incidental Functions:

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support laboratory operations and business needs.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Departments This Role May Oversee

• Machining: Management of incoming samples, sawing, heat treatment, and machining (pre-testing activities).
• Mechanical Testing: Tensile, Charpy, IGA, stress rupture, bend testing, and other destructive mechanical tests.
• Metallographic Analysis: Cutting, mounting, polishing, SEM, and metallographic analysis involving optical and electron microscopy.

Work Conditions/Physical Demands:

Office/General lab environment includes sitting, standing and walking; infrequent lifting of up to 30 lbs., pulling, pushing, carrying, reaching, bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, and crouching. Office is attached to a lab that contains toxic materials with possible exposure to odors, acids, fumes, and other reactive materials.

Reasonable Accommodations:

This description is representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements to successfully perform the job. At the employee’s request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

* The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Consequently, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties or work overtime as required.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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