Engineering Technician - Accelerated Growth

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), based in Northbrook, IL (suburb of Chicago), is a leading global manufacturer of diversified products in industries ranging across health, science, safety, fire, and fluidics. The company operates in 24 countries, IDEX is an innovative and growing company, focused on delivering excellence through diverse, winning teams. We’re a global provider of applied solutions serving a variety of markets. These include life science and medical technologies, process industry and infrastructure related applications, industrial/municipal fire, and rescue - to name just a few.

IDEX Material Science Solutions (MSS) is a newly formed group made up of 11 Materials Sciences businesses across 14 locations within the US and Europe. These businesses include Advanced Thin Films, Inc., CVI Laser, LLC, CVI Laser Limited, Iridian Spectral Technologies Ltd., Micro-LAM, Inc., Superior Technical Ceramics Corp (STC), Tecan Limited, Veco B.V., Atul, Veco Precision India Pvt. Ltd (VPI), Millux B.V., and Louwers Hanique B.V.

· Perform materials measurements and characterization using established procedures and work instructions.

· Follow testing procedures carefully and consistently to ensure reliable and repeatable results.

· Prepare samples for characterization and testing as required.

· Record test results, observations, and relevant sample information accurately and clearly.

· Maintain organized and traceable records of measurements and test data.

· Perform routine equipment maintenance, calibration checks, and basic troubleshooting.

· Keep characterization equipment, work areas, and samples clean and organized.

· Identify and communicate equipment issues, unusual results, or deviations from established procedures.

· Follow all applicable safety, quality, and laboratory procedures.

· Demonstrate strong attention to detail when handling samples, operating equipment, and documenting results.

· Support continuous improvement of testing procedures and laboratory processes.

· Exceptional Attention to Detail: Notices subtle variations, inconsistencies, surface defects, and unexpected measurement results.

· Methodical Execution: Follows measurement procedures carefully, allows equipment and materials to stabilize, and takes the time needed to obtain reliable results.

· Analytical and Critical Thinking: Recognizes when results are unusual, evaluates possible causes, and knows when to repeat a measurement or investigate further. Distinguishes between a true material characteristic, a process variation, and a potential measurement error.

· Integrity and Scientific Objectivity: Reports what the data actually shows, even when results are unexpected or inconvenient. Never changes, omits, or selectively reports measurements to meet a production target or confirm an assumption.

· Documentation and Data Discipline: Records measurements accurately, follows established procedures, maintains traceability, and communicates results clearly. Understands that a measurement is only useful if others can trust, interpret, and reproduce it.

· Careful Material Handling: Understands that contamination, fingerprints, handling damage, vibration, temperature changes, and equipment condition can affect measurement results. Treats sensitive materials and instruments with care.

· Clear Communication and Collaborative Problem-solving: Explains findings to engineers, machinists, quality personnel, and other technicians. Raises concerns promptly and provides objective data that helps the team determine next steps.

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