Am Laboratory Technician

**AM Laboratory Technician (gn)**

**Your role in our team**:

- Conduct metallographic sample preparation and microscopy analysis using optical microscopes.
- Perform chemical and mechanical testing on materials produced via additive manufacturing (AM).
- Carry out metal powder testing and analysis.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment regularly to ensure safe and effective functionality.
- Provide high-quality technical data in support of large and complex technical projects.
- Adapt to new methodologies for testing and analyzing AM materials.
- Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and calibration service providers to ensure all lab equipment remains calibrated and maintained as scheduled.
- Participate in powder management, including inventory, goods receipt, processing (sieving, blending, movement), and sampling.
- Identify and report any issues related to equipment, facility, or processes that could impact health and safety and suggest improvements.
- Manage procurement of laboratory consumables and services as needed.

**Your profile**:

- Completed vocational training as a materials tester or comparable job-related training; technical training with relevant lab experience is ideal.
- Proficiency in sample preparation for materials testing.
- Proven experience in a laboratory environment with familiarity in handling test equipment.
- Chemical knowledge and experience working with metal powders is advantageous.
- Strong German and English language skills (written and spoken).

**Your benefits**:

- Flexible working hours (20 hours per week).
- Attractive compensation, vacation, and lunch subsidy.
- Opportunities for personal responsibility and managing your own projects.
- A supportive and diverse team that fosters creativity.
- Participation in various events.
- A wide range of tasks to expand your skill set.

**Contact**:
Dennis Becker
Talent Acquisition Specialist

**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 têxtiles. 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.

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.

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