Position Title: Research and Development Lab Technologist 1 (R&D Technologist 1)
Location: Houma, Louisiana
Reporting to: Manager of Technology – Houston
Essential Functions
The R&D Lab Technologist 1 is responsible for working within the Technology Department to support the daily activities of Benoit’s product and production development programs which include, but not limited to, data collection and analysis from testing and machining operations, working within the Technology Laboratory supporting testing and validation of products. Supporting testing of operational efficiency improvements.
Role and Responsibilities
· consulting with internal and external clients to determine Design of Experiments
· assisting with testing new OCTG products to industry standards on a customized universal testing machine
· assisting in the development and implementation of new testing equipment and protocols
· understanding and using specialized computer applications and workflows for testing
· investigating corrosion and material failure
· conducting laboratory-based analysis of samples
· using both destructive and non-destructive techniques to test materials
· utilizing documentation practices to report testing status to assist in understanding methods of failure
· ensuring adherence to manufacturing quality standards
· adhering to operational quality control processes
Candidate’s minimum skills and experiences.
Required Qualifications:
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written in English
Strong organizational skills: ability to delegate, plan, and schedule accordingly
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on product development
Be an innovative thinker and an established problem-solver
Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications:
A degree in ferrous based metallurgy, material science/technology or similar materials-based engineering science
Python or similar coding/scripting experience
Benefits Benoit Offers
· Competitive salary commensurate with experience
· Personal Time Off (PTO) e.g. Vacation and Sick leave
· Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Aflac coverages
· Parental Leave Program
· Advanced Educational and Skills Program
· Student Loan Contribution Plan
· 401K plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, E-Verify
