Technologist

Technologist 
 

We are looking for a Technologist for our Fort Saskatchewan facility. In this role you provide timely and quality sample analysis in support of Production; R&D; and external customers. Technologists are expected to be involved in troubleshooting; method development; design of experiment; documentation; and maintaining Quality systems such as ISO/AS 9100; Nadcap; etc.; Technologists may assist in special processes or projects related to material analysis techniques (thermal coatings, metallurgy, instrumentation, information) or quality control.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program.

 Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations (hardness, tensile testing, erosion, etc) for quality control purposes.
• Perform brazing of welding rods and conduct evaluations 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.
• Develop; implement; setup; and maintain new processes in the laboratory.
• Sampling in operations of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Safe and environmentally conscious.
• Conducts routine and detailed test procedures related to raw materials inspection; process control; product certifications and R&D samples.
• Maintains the work area (good housekeeping); analytical equipment as well as ensuring consumables are available.
• Sample login; analysis; data collection; recording; interpretation and reporting according to laboratory standards.

 Your Profile:

• Post secondary education in Instrumental Engineering Technology; Chemical, Metallurgy; or Materials Science or equivalent is the minimum requirement.
• Must be disciplined and have good troubleshooting skills.
• Hands on laboratory skills working with chemicals; instrumentation.
• Ability to deal with demanding customers is a must working in a servicing environment.
• Technologists in the Quality Control area may require certifications from customers.

 Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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 Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

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. 

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
 
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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(c)

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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.