Laboratory Technician (Environmentally Assisted Cracking Labs)

EWI is a world leader in developing and deploying new technologies that enable companies to bridge the gap between R&D and manufacturing implementation. EWI Associates are passionate about identifying out-of-the-box options that provide a long-term competitive advantage for our clients. Our clients tell us we are a valuable extension and complement to their innovation, engineering and manufacturing teams. If you enjoy working with customers and solving difficult, technical problems, EWI is the place for you.

We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented technician to join our dynamic Corrosion and Environmental Testing group. This is a unique opportunity to apply your experience in environmentally assisted cracking, corrosion and materials testing to support a wide variety of fast-paced, client-driven R&D projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

• Execute billable project work according to project scope, deliverables, timeline and overall customer expectations
• Offer input for internal Research & Development projects
• Demonstrate understanding of fracture mechanics principles including fatigue crack growth, fracture toughness, S/N initiation testing, and slow strain rate testing in hydrogen and CO₂ environments
• Operate complex, multi-parameter laboratory systems safely in environments involving hazardous gases (H₂, CO₂, H₂S, NOx, SOx)
• Conduct crack growth measurement using direct current potential drop (DCPD) instrumentation
• Execute flow-assisted corrosion testing using rotating cage electrode and rotating cylinder electrode systems
• Have a general familiarity with corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms