Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Columbus Office - Columbus, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades, EWI is a world leader in developing and deploying new technologies that enable companies to bridge the gap between R&D and manufacturing implementation.  EWI Associates are passionate about identifying out-of-the-box options that provide a long-term competitive advantage for our clients.  Our clients tell us we are a valuable extension and complement to their innovation, engineering and manufacturing teams.  If you enjoy working with customers and solving difficult, technical problems, EWI is the place for you.   We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented technician to join our dynamic Corrosion and Environmental Testing group. This is a unique opportunity to apply your experience in environmentally assisted cracking, corrosion and materials testing to support a wide variety of fast-paced, client-driven R&D projects.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Execute billable project work according to project scope, deliverables, timeline and overall customer expectations Offer input for internal Research & Development projects Demonstrate understanding of fracture mechanics principles including fatigue crack growth, fracture toughness, S/N initiation testing, and slow strain rate testing in hydrogen and CO₂ environments Operate complex, multi-parameter laboratory systems safely in environments involving hazardous gases (H₂, CO₂, H₂S, NOx, SOx) Conduct crack growth measurement using direct current potential drop (DCPD) instrumentation Execute flow-assisted corrosion testing using rotating cage electrode and rotating cylinder electrode systems Have a general familiarity with corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms Minimum Requirements:   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Office environment and laboratory/light production floor with ventilation, climate-control system, moderate lighting, and moderate noise level; Use finger and hand dexterity to type, adjust, move, handle, perform, operate, install, attach, remove, apply, grasp, grip, manipulate, and measure; Use vision to see, analyze, and adjust; Frequently move, transport, rotate, reach, pull, twist, adjust position, push, stand, stoop, bend and crouch; and Lift ten to 30 pounds on a frequent basis and 40 to 80 pounds occasionally   EDUCATION: High school diploma or its equivalent Associate’s or technology degree in relevant area of study is considered favorable   EXPERIENCE: One (1) or more years’ experience with environmentally assisted cracking test procedures Three (3) years of experience operating mechanical test equipment   EXPORT CONTROLS - This position requires access to information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.  To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.   EOE/M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status   Accommodations Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search and/or application process should contact Human Resources at (614) 688-5000.