Material & Processes Technician
BETA Technologies
South Burlington, VT, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
As a valued team member, we want to make the internal application process as smooth and simple as we can for you! Please don’t stress about spending hours polishing your resume or crafting the perfect cover letter to get noticed- your application will be reviewed and we will weigh your contributions and performance up to this point more heavily than a piece of paper.
The Materials and Processes (M&P) team is responsible for material testing and qualification, testing of process control coupons, fabrication and repair processes, technical supplier management, disposition of nonconforming parts, and destructive testing of composite parts. M&P supports all the different systems of the aircraft including batteries, motors, landing gear, structures, flight controls, electrical systems and finishing. Testing is done to inspect raw material, verify production processes, qualify new suppliers, improve processes, and develop new products.
The M&P Technician will be responsible for carrying out fabrication, testing and reporting in support of the above mention activities.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Manufacture and test panels for thermal runaway protection
- Qualification testing of new materials
- Machine and test process control coupons for composite parts
- Fabricate and test specimens for receiving inspection of raw materials
- Destructive testing of composite parts. Cut parts, take cross sections, machine specimens, and test
- Testing to improve existing processes
- Testing for R&D of new material and new processes
Minimum Qualifications:
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Must have good hands-on skills and experience
- Familiarity with mechanical testing
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:
- Experience building and testing composite parts with either wet-layup, autoclave cures, or oven cures
- Experience using test equipment such as a load frames, analytical lab equipment, and microscopes
- Experience using manual or CNC machining equipment
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- This is not a desk job and requires someone who is comfortable working at a table or a machine tool for extended periods
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.