Engineering Technician II

Engineering Technician II -- Mechanical Testing

This position is focused on supporting the development of new steel grades and coatings, as well as qualification of these materials for all products supporting the U. S. Steel Product Development Strategy. This individual will have the primary responsibility of preparing and testing specimens to characterize welding performance and mechanical properties performance to provide critical data in support of product development. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to use continuous improvement methodologies via the World Class Organization (WCO) that benefit their core area of responsibility, as well as the entire organization. Additional tasks will include routine maintenance of laboratory test equipment, and support activities that improve the Safety and Quality Program at the Automotive Research Center. Above all, the individual is expected to be able perform all tasks safely in an industrial laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Following established quality and safety procedures
• Support grade development testing of legacy grades and new grades
• Operation of a fork truck to move pallets of steel up to and from vertical storage shelves
• Operation of computer-controlled test equipment; tensile frames, bendability test frames, hole expansion, Rockwell hardness, vertical milling machine, etc.
• Operation of DC welder as well as preparing samples for metallographic examination of welded specimens
• Operation of power tools such as punch presses, band saws, and power shears.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment.
• Willingness to learn new skills that support other labs when needed
• Use 5S lean methodologies to ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong preference for a two-year Associate Degree in Materials, Manufacturing, and/or Mechanical Engineering Technology or 2 years of directly applicable experience are required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and laboratory testing skill sets, including familiarity with the operation of computer-controlled machinery, and test/data logging equipment are required.
• Familiarity with metrology, or laboratory instrumentation
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as with a team, as needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Focus on safety and environmental performance in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Work Environment/ Physical Requirements:

• Work areas include office areas, high bay areas, and laboratory environments at Automotive Center; commercial sheet and tubular steel production facilities as required.
• Must be able to comply with applicable safety requirements for both laboratory and manufacturing environments and with all corporate and plant safety training, regulations and policies.
• Must be capable of moving and lifting materials and tools as required for safe completion of job tasks.

Company: United States Steel Corporation

Work Location - City: Troy

Company Overview:

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
• Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

Competency Summary:

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

• Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
• Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
• Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results