Materials Laboratory Technician (Automotive) | Werkstofflabortechniker (m/w/d) für Automobilbranche
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Erfurt
Job Summary
As a Materials Laboratory Technician in the automotive sector, you will play a critical role in ensuring product quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. Your day-to-day responsibilities include executing material testing according to technical drawings and inspection plans, performing metallographic examinations, and conducting various hardness tests (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell). You will be responsible for validating testing programs, monitoring quality management standards, and analyzing material-related production deviations. Additionally, you will support damage analysis for customer complaints and perform incoming material inspections to ensure compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in materials testing or a related technical field, combined with expertise in quality management systems like IATF 16949. This position is particularly attractive as it offers a permanent contract with a reputable engineering service provider, providing opportunities for professional development, competitive benefits including holiday and Christmas bonuses, and the chance to work on high-stakes automotive projects.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training in Materials Testing, Metallography, Physics/Chemistry Lab work, or Industrial Mechanics/Mechatronics. Advanced training as a Technician (Materials, Metal, or Physics) is preferred.
Experience
- Professional experience in materials testing, metallography, or laboratory environments
- Experience with hardness testing and metallographic examination procedures
- Experience in test planning and the creation of measurement programs
- Professional experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing or production context
Languages
Additional
- Valid work permit for Germany is required.
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