R&D Test Technician

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a R&D Test Technician I for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Autonomously performing technical work to support engineers developing the next generation of advanced materials for the aerospace and space and defense markets in a state-of-the-art laboratory with research and development equipment in an industrial setting
• Set up equipment and perform testing or analysis, following standard test procedures to assure safe practice and valid results. Problem solving of minor issues with recognized tools.
• Collect data utilizing various measurement devices such as balances, scales, calipers, and universal test machines.
• Perform calculations as necessary, prepare reports of test data and results in accordance with specified procedures. 
• Communicate data/findings/problems to small groups within own R&D function by verbal or written communication.
• Document and recognize observations and discrepancies in data and/or outputs on familiar equipment.
• Maintaining departmental files, logs, and records of past experiments and/or tests for future references.
• Maintaining a clean, safe working environment, ensuring lab equipment is in acceptable order.
• Participate in small EHS or 5S team efforts, act as calibration or maintenance officers, or other safety/maintenance efforts.
• Candidate is expected to be able to work independently and with a high attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent
• College courses or post-high school training preferred; candidates with an associate's degree and or experience with composites, fiber, honeycomb, plastics, and ceramics test techniques and material properties is desirable, especially for aerospace applications.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve equipment and processes and learn new processes and procedures.
• Ability to understand engineering requirements, safety requirements, standard operating procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to manipulate data according to algebraic methods. Ability to handle unit conversion. Basic understanding of statistical principles of mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ability to use team collaboration software (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).
• Work well with others in a team environment, with dedication, integrity, initiative and self-motivation.
• Familiarity with Instron, Shimadzu, or equivalent universal test frames preferred

Eligible candidates must be a:  U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.