Lab Engineer

Title: Lab Engineer
Responsible Manager: Team Manager – Metals, R&D
Location: Pflugerville, Texas

We, EOS - world market leader for industrial 3D printing, are looking for a Lab Engineer - Metals to support materials research and production quality for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems. This role is part of the Metals R&D team and plays a key role in EOS’s production in America initiative.
You will be responsible for performing quality assurance testing on parts built during machine validation; these builds are run on systems assembled in-house and must meet defined material performance requirements. In addition to this production-focused work, you will also support materials research and development efforts related to LPBF, contributing to internal projects and experimental investigations

Your Mission

• Operate material characterization equipment such as: metallographic preparation tools, optical and scanning electron microscopes, powder testing instruments, chemistry analysis tools, a tensile load frame, and a coordinate measuring machine.
• Accurately collect, analyze, and document experimental data in accordance with internal SOPs and relevant testing standards.
• Support continuous improvement of lab workflows and assist in developing new or updated SOPs.
• Take ownership of designated lab equipment, performing routine calibration and basic troubleshooting as needed.

Your Talents

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience working in a lab environment and following standard operating procedures, including metallographic preparation, microscopy, and mechanical testing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of basic data analysis; familiarity with Minitab is a plus.
• Experience in characterization of metal additive manufacturing parts is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of metals commonly used in LPBF.
• Basic understanding of quality assurance principles and testing standards.

Our Vision:

Over 1000 sharp minds, about 60 nationalities, one goal: accelerating the world’s transition to Responsible Manufacturing.

Our proven technology, industrial 3D printing, has been extending the boundaries of manufacturing for over 30 years.

We work globally networked and prefer to think outside the box – and we’re looking for people who want to shape the future with us.

EOS welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. At EOS, equity and inclusion are fundamental principles, and we believe in creating a work environment that is built on empathy, respect, and fairness. We are ALL IN.