Engineering Technician II chez United States Steel Corporation

• Following established quality and safety procedures.
• Support qualification testing of legacy grades and new grades.
• Operation of computer-controlled test equipment such as scanning electron microscopes, optical microscopes, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) equipment.
• Operation of saws, shears, and metallographic polishing equipment.
• Knowledge/safe handling of acids, bases and solvents.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment.
• Willingness to learn new skills to support other labs when needed.
• Use 5S lean methodologies to ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.

• Strong preference for at least two-year Associate Degree in chemistry, materials science, 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 metallographic sample preparation preferred.
• Operation of computer-controlled test equipment such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM), optical microscopes, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) equipment.  Experience with electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and/or XRD preferred but not required.
• Microsoft office software knowledge is required. Strong computer skills and an ability to record results, calculate and tabulate data, and prepare written reports are required. Microsoft office software knowledge is required. Strong computer skills and an ability to record results, calculate and tabulate data, and prepare written reports 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.
• Occasion overnight travel to steel and customer plant facilities.

• Work areas include office areas, high bay areas, and laboratory environments at Research Munhall; 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.

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.)

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