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The Engineering Strategic Support Unit comprises the organizational talent and technical leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

Technical Aide – Materials and Process Engineering

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, evaluate, select, and document materials and processes to meet the engineering design requirements of various devices for use in a wide variety of environments (aerospace, military, commercial).
• Use analytical skills in chemical and mechanical applications.
• Define, plan, and implement materials and process investigations/analyses.
• Consult with and assist Ball Aerospace and customer organizations (e.g. project, engineering, production, integration and test, etc.) on use of such materials and processes.
• Interpret laboratory test results and develop conclusions for a variety of analytical techniques possibly including thermal analysis, infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, gas chromatography, digital microscopy, high vacuum, and mechanical testing for use in modeling, etc.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• Enrollment currently in a BS degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field is required.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead material and process design investigations, and apply information obtained from with laboratory test data. 
• Understanding of the use and interpretation of data obtained from analytical equipment, including SEM/EDS, FTIR, XRF, Thermal Analysis, tensile/compression or other acquired knowledge. 
• Ability to use computer and associated software to gather, reduce, and disseminate technical information.
• Demonstrated ability and to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. 
• Experience in designing with and working with polymers and/or composites. 
• Familiarity with NASA, military or industry specifications, especially materials test (e.g. ASTM) procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead material and process design investigations, and apply information obtained from with laboratory test data.
• Demonstrated ability and to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or clean room, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
• Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required. 

Relocation for this position is not available.

Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $19.30 - $27.50 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• Temporary positions typically are not eligible for benefits. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED

Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.