Engineer I

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe.Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel is currently seeking an Engineer I for our Salt Lake City, UT, USA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Set up and operate test equipment, including universal test machines and instrumentation
• Execute mechanical tests on composite materials per standard methods (e.g., ASTM)
• Ensure safe, efficient testing in compliance with internal procedures
• Review and process test requests for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate scheduling and prioritization of testing with engineers and technicians
• Track test status and maintain traceability of materials, specimens, and data
• Review test data for accuracy and identify anomalies or nonconforming results
• Troubleshoot test or equipment issues and support corrective actions
• Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, and maintain compliance records
• Document procedures/results and support SOP updates and lab process improvements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience (internships, co-ops, or lab coursework acceptable)
• Hands-on lab experience preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting mindset
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Effective communication and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and lab leadership
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Familiarity with composite materials or materials characterization (preferred)
• Basic understanding of engineering test standards (e.g., ASTM) (preferred)
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab) and/or mechanical or strain instrumentation (preferred)

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.