Where is the Material Laboratory Technician role at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions based?

This role is based in Fort Wayne, IN.

How many years of experience does this Material Laboratory Technician role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this Material Laboratory Technician role?

thermal property testing, physical property testing, failure analysis, design of experiments, ASTM test methods.

One of 6,716 open polymer and materials roles on Crosslinked, each read for materials, degree, visa and salary. See roles like this

Material Laboratory Technician

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions · Fort Wayne, INtoday

BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $108k (205 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Design and run polymer physical and thermal property tests to ASTM standards, analyze data and write reports in an ISO17025 lab.

Apply

Get new Elastomers/rubber · Quality / Testing roles by email

Weekly, free, one-click unsubscribe.

Apply

Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Create new test methods where none exist, in an accredited polymer lab serving aerospace and medical markets.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialistMethodical pace First industry roleBS acceptable

Core polymer roleMaterial Laboratory role: polymer testing, characterizing polymer physical and thermal properties, ASTM test methods, ISO17025 materials lab

Seniority: Technician
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 0+ yrs
Industry: Aerospace
Role: Quality / Testing

Materials

polymers548 roles

Techniques

thermal property testing1 role physical property testing13 roles failure analysis155 roles design of experiments149 roles ASTM test methods11 roles

Role details

Sista ansökningsdag

2026-11-21

Plats

USA - Fort Wayne, IN

Summary Of The Job

The Material Laboratory Technician I role is responsible for test method design and implementation, conducting design of experiments, interpretation of data, drawing conclusions, and preparing final test reports related to polymer testing in the Material Laboratory using a variety of innovative laboratory equipment. This position will join a high functioning team to support customers in various market segments such as aerospace and health and medical as well as fellow research and development colleagues. Strong understanding of scientific methods required. Communication and problem solving skills are key.

Tasks And Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and run multiple projects concurrently including creating and keeping timelines, ensuring projects adhere to customer requirements, and communicating results to customers.
Design tests that align with material development for the purpose of characterizing polymer’s physical and thermal properties.
Design and perform data analysis.
Prepare, develop, implement, and interpret test requirements as defined in ASTM, customer, and other industry standard specifications.
Perform and support investigations of product failure analysis.
Perform benchmarking operations with other laboratories to verify the lab’s competency and retain accreditation.
Write technical reports and presentations.
Keep up to date on relevant technical areas including new methods or designs coming to market.
Create new industry methods where none currently exist.
Develop skills and capabilities to supply support and expertise to others as required.
Follow procedures and perform duties in compliance with lab accreditation requirements (ISO17025)
Remain free from any undue internal influence and external commercial, financial, and other pressures and influences that may adversely affect the quality of their work.
Active participation in Continuous Improvement, Preventative Action, and Corrective Action programs with regards to testing, report writing, and the ISO17025 lab management system.
General upkeep of the laboratory
Compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and customer mandated procedures
Other duties as assigned by manager

Education And Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree required in a scientific field (Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or similar)
Lab experience preferred
Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills required
Technical writing skills required
Experience with 5S practices a plus

Competencies

Strong Mechanical and technical capability
Time management while meeting targeted completion dates
Time management while meeting targeted completion dates
Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and run projects
Attention to detail and accuracy. ”Right the first time” attitude
Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction
Ability to work independently the majority of the time while still functioning well in a team environment
A positive, professional, can-do attitude
Skilled in verbal, written, and visual communication of technical content to an audience with different levels of technical knowledge, including international persons.

Application

Apply here! Last Application Date 11/21/2026

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.