Full-time

Material Testing Technician (m/f/d)
Bruchsal, Germany

Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring sustainable urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever crewed flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 2,000 public and private test flights across the world (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your crew during this flight: 

As the Material Testing Technician you will support the Material Testing Engineering and the Quality Assurance Team in the execution of Destructive and Non Destructive tests, required during the composite manufacturing process within the Volocopter POA:

Your mission during this flight:

  • Preparation of the test specimen
  • Set up and execution of test activities
  • Collection and first verification of the data
  • Test report preparation
  • Develop specific test instruction from approved standard procedures
  • Develop specific calibration instruction from approved standard procedures
  • Set up and execution of calibration verification activities
Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

  • Technical education (z.B. Berufskolleg oder Fachschule) or a completed Ausbildung as a laboratory technician, or a similar area.
  • Knowledge on the following matters:
    • Composite materials
    • Destructive and Not Destructive test methodologies
    • Measurement Technology
    • Metrology
    • Calibration
  • Competence and a certification as an Ultrasound NDI inspector is considered a plus (Zertifizierung für die zerstörungsfreie Prüfung mit Ultraschall, gemäß EN 4179)
  • German language skills (min. B1) and English language skills (min. B2)
  • Valid driving licence class B
Additional Information

Our Volocopter flight includes:  

  • Fast-growing high-tech company with a superb network of investors and partners   
  • Chance to shape the future of aviation  
  • Help us to create groundbreaking new projects - from scratch!   
  • Personal accountability, as well as growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths  
  • An inspiring workplace with modern workspaces, flexible hours, quick decision-making, a flat hierarchy, positive leadership, great team spirit  
  • Attractive compensation package

Diversity at Volocopter:  

Our differences are what make us great. Here at Volocopter, we value equal opportunities and trust. As air mobility industry innovators, we believe that changing the world starts on team level. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
 

Material Testing Technician (m/f/d)