Rolls-Royce
Engineering & Manufacturing
Production/TestTechnician
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“Production / Test Technician at Rolls-Royce. Skills: metallography, microscopy, materials testing, destructive testing, laboratory operations, equipment operation, troubleshooting. Perform advanced metallographic sample preparation, including mounting, grinding, and polishing. Conduct detailed analysis using microscopy techniques, including laser microscopy”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring accurate, timely, and complaint test results that support production and engineering needs; enhance lab efficiency, safety, and data accuracy; ensuring timelines, quality, and deliverables are met
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot equipment issues; Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
pass a vision test, be able to lift up to 20 lbs, 2nd shift 2pm – 10:30pm
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED (General Educational Development) with 4+ years of experience in metallography, microscopy, or materials testing, Associate degree with 3+ years of experience in metallography, microscopy, or materials testing, U. S. Citizen or U. S. Permanent Resident
Nice to Have
hands-on experience with sample preparation and microscopic analysis, Proven experience with destructive testing methods and lab equipment, Solid understanding of thermocouples and temperature measurement systems, Experience operating furnaces and working in high-temperature environments, Proficient with electrical/measurement tools such as Fluke meters, Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, High attention to detail with ability to work independently and on a team
What You'll Do.
Perform advanced metallographic sample preparation
Conduct detailed analysis using microscopy techniques
including laser microscopy
Execute destructive testing using hydraulic and electromechanical test equipment
Operate and monitor high-temperature furnaces for material testing
Interpret thermocouple readings and apply knowledge of thermocouple types
Use precision instruments (e.g.
Fluke meters) to verify temperature and system performance
Perform soldering and support test setup/fixture assembly
Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor maintenance
Accurately document test results in accordance with SOPs and quality standards
Serve as a technical lead for lab processes
providing guidance and support to junior technicians
Train and onboard new team members on metallography
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance lab efficiency
Assist in developing and updating SOPs
Coordinate daily lab activities and help prioritize workload to meet production and testing deadlines
Act as a point of contact between engineering
Promote a safety culture and ensure compliance with all lab and company safety standards
Take ownership of projects
and deliverables are met
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
providing guidance and support to junior technicians; Train and onboard new team members; Act as a point of contact between engineering, quality, and production teams; work independently and on a team
Process & Methodology
Take ownership of projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and deliverables are met, help prioritize workload to meet production and testing deadlines
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** **Job Title:** Production / Test Technician **Working Pattern:** Onsite (2nd shift 2pm – 10:30pm) **Working Location:** Cypress, CA We are seeking an experienced Test Lab Leader to support and oversee metallurgical testing, metallographic analysis, and laboratory operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading daily lab activities, executing advanced testing processes, and ensuring accurate, timely, and complaint test results that support production and engineering needs. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in materials testing, troubleshooting, and laboratory equipment operation while also providing leadership, training, and guidance to junior technicians. This position plays a key role in driving continuous improvement, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting cross-functional collaboration across the organization. In this role, you will need to pass a vision test and be able to lift up to 20 lbs. **Why Rolls-Royce?** Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the **Engineering & Manufacturing** category on the prestigious **Forbes Top Employers for Engineers** list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed
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