Specialized Testing - Physical Testing (Materials) Technologist (Spring, TX, US, 77389)

About us At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together . About Houston ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors. By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry. The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston. The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities. Learn more about what we do in Houston here . What role you will play on our team Provide technical laboratory support in the areas of metallurgical research and failure analysis. What you will do Work in a team environment while independently conducting materials research projects and failure analysis. Collaborate with research engineers and affiliates to develop lab objectives and testing plans. Apply metallographic and microscopic techniques (optical and SEM) to facilitate microstructural analysis. Conduct hardness, micro-hardness, and field hardness testing techniques. Perform NDE (i.e. PT, MT, UT) inspection methods in support of research and failure analysis efforts. Carry out sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching of metallurgical samples. Conduct direct cause failure analysis using standard laboratory methods to determine failure mechanism and material characterization. Maintain lab equipment, lab supplies, and lab spaces. Perform routine calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of instrumentation Follow laboratory safety procedures, chemical hygiene plans and PPE requirements Comply with quality management systems (e.g., ISO, GLP, internal QC standards) About you Skills and Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. degree in materials science or metallurgy Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in a Material Science/Testing Lab with a high degree of mechanical aptitude with equipment troubleshooting skills Attention to detail and the ability to follow proper lab procedures and uphold good housekeeping practices in lab Willingness to be involved in research that is highly exploratory in nature and may support programs within division and affiliate organizations Good communication skills for understanding and describing scientific observations, experimental plans and results, equipment and material design concepts Ability to quickly learn new tasks and integrate them into workflows Organized, punctual, and takes full responsibility for laboratory procedural compliance and safe laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, chemical and supply ordering, chemical inventory, safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals Effective in a team working environment, enjoys challenges, and committed to lifelong learning Strictly adhere to SOPs for different methods and workflows Preferred Qualifications/ Experience: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Able to work and learn in areas or disciplines that differ from educational/work experience. Your benefits An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you: Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of y