Test Technician

Position Title: Test technician

Position Type: Part-time (with potential for full-time)

Position Overview: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. (AML), a high-tech company located in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a test technician to support the science and engineering team for testing of superconducting magnets. The position will start as part-time and could evolve into full-time with supporting other areas of the business. AML has two principal business units: (1) the development and manufacturing of permanent magnets for motors, and generators, and (2) superconducting systems, including low-temperature and high-temperature electro-magnets, superconducting bearings, and superconducting motors and generators.

Compensation: $20 - $35 (hourly - part-time; full-time – salary plus benefits) depending on level of experience.

Location: 1604 S Harbor City Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901 (second facility located in West Melbourne where applicant would be working – 10 minutes from address above).

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a variety of lab experience and/or manufacturing experience that will support testing efforts with AML’s superconducting magnet program.
• High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with lab equipment in a quality and/or manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, including soldering and other areas of handling power electronics.
• Ability to take directions from leadership and work independently.
• Desire to work and contribute in a face-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and testing processes.
• Manage and document data related to one or more testing processes to support manufacturing and also for research and development needs.
• Ability to follow standard procedures to perform standardized work.
• Assist with electronic components, including setup, wiring, connections, and configuration, as needed.
• Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as micrometers, calipers, multimeters, and other data analysis equipment.
• Read and interpret data from software programs with an ability to adjust testing parameters accordingly with assistance and under supervision of AML lead scientist.

Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.