Lead Engineering Technician

Step into Leadership – Join PDS Tech Commercial and Drive Innovation and Excellence as a Lead Engineer in Clearwater, FL!

Are you an experienced Materials Engineering Technician with a passion for hands‑on, cutting‑edge work? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and enjoy taking on a variety of technical challenges? If so, PDS Tech Commercial wants you to join our team as a Lead Materials Engineering Technician, where you’ll play a key role in supporting analytical lab activities within the Aerospace sector.

In this role, you will be hands‑on with a wide range of analytical equipment, working directly with materials testing, failure analysis, and engineering evaluations. This is your chance to bring your expertise to the forefront of aerospace innovation, working with a diverse team to ensure the highest level of quality in materials testing.

• Operate a variety of analytical instruments to support production material testing and engineering evaluations
• Perform polymer and chemistry testing, including DSC, TGA, TMA, IC, GC/MS, ICP, and more
• Conduct failure analysis and evaluations, providing critical data to engineering teams
• Support cross‑functional teams, including XRF, Metals, Fluids, and other laboratory areas as needed
• Provide leadership and training to other technicians, guiding them in day‑to‑day lab operations
• Schedule and prioritize tasks, ensuring timely completion with minimal oversight
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and organized laboratory environment
• Support engineering roles as needed to contribute to business goals

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on lab experience in polymer testing (e.g., DSC, TGA, TMA) or analytical chemistry (e.g., IC, GC/MS, ICP)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment

• AA or higher degree in a relevant field
• Experience with aerospace materials and processes
• Familiarity with other laboratory techniques such as metallography, FTIR, SEM, etc.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

• Competitive pay of $33.00/hr
• Shift – 3rd 1‑:00 pm – 6:30 am – Sunday – Thursday. Training will be 1st shift 6 am – 2:30 pm for 30‑60 days Monday – Friday.
• This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the aerospace industry, contributing to cutting‑edge projects that push the boundaries of innovation. You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth and leadership.
  Ready to Take Your Career to New Heights? If you have the skills, passion, and drive to make an impact, apply now and join a team dedicated to excellence in aerospace materials testing and innovation. We look forward to your application! This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  
  These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies:
  1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or
  2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

$33.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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