Contract Lab Technician (Automotive)

TL;DR

Contract Lab Technician (Metallurgical/Mechanical): Perform metallurgical and mechanical analysis, cleanliness and chemical testing in support of automotive product and process development with an accent on laboratory operations and experimental testing. Focus on sample preparation, data compilation, laboratory reports, and timely support for problem-solving investigations.

Location: Oakville, ON, Canada

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 CAD

Company

Dana is a global leader in driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies for vehicles with conventional and alternative-energy powertrains.

What you will do

• Perform metallurgical, mechanical, cleanliness, and chemical testing for new product or process development
• Execute sample preparation and experimental testing using lab equipment
• Compose laboratory reports and compile data for process and product investigations
• Provide timely lab support for problem-solving, material investigations, and product development
• Ensure rapid turnaround for lab requests and support equipment maintenance
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality standards

Requirements

• College diploma in related field at Technologist level
• Recent graduate or 1-2 years experience preferred, ideally in automotive industry
• Working knowledge of metallurgical and lab methods
• Hands-on familiarity with basic tools and techniques
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven for fast-paced environment
• Good communication, customer-support skills, and ability to document experiments

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career growth in dynamic manufacturing environment
• Work with cutting-edge quality systems and improvement methodologies
• Collaborative, forward-thinking team
• Equal opportunity employer with accommodation support