Materials Tester | Werkstoffprüferin / Werkstoffprüfer (m/w/d)

Materialprüfungsamt NRW

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Oct 23, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves supporting the Material Testing Institute of North Rhine-Westphalia (MPA NRW) by focusing on mechanical and technological testing of metals and metallic building products. Day-to-day responsibilities include the organization, execution, and documentation of various tests such as tensile testing, fatigue testing, and hardness testing, alongside metallographic examinations and sample preparation. The Materials Tester will also be responsible for maintaining and servicing testing machines and evaluating test results. Key qualifications include a completed vocational training as a Materials Tester specializing in metal technology, strong technical understanding, and proficiency in MS Office and testing machine control software. Experience in the testing field is desirable. The position offers a secure, initially fixed-term contract with potential for permanent employment, flexible working hours, and opportunities for mobile working, making it attractive for professionals seeking work-life balance in a public service environment.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Materials Tester, specialization in Metal Technology

Experience

  • Professional experience in mechanical and technological testing of metals (desirable)
  • Experience in operating cranes and industrial trucks, or willingness to undergo training

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Initially fixed-term contract; Willingness to participate in training for operating cranes and industrial trucks (Flurförderfahrzeugen)