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Quality Technician
Ploiesti, Prahova, Romania, 100525
What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.
A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.
General
Ensures the preparation, through specific operations in accordance with Timken standards, of parts / material samples / bearing specimens received from material suppliers, Timken plants in Europe, and external customers, in order to analyze them and assess compliance with specifications.
Responsibilities
- Receives, identifies, and prepares samples originating from material suppliers, Timken plants in Europe, or Timken customers, in accordance with applicable standards.
- Performs standard or advanced metallographic analyses and tests (chemical composition analysis, specific microstructure analysis, hardness testing).
- Maintains laboratory documentation and databases; prepares inspection reports in English and distributes them to customers.
- Analyzes, stores, and manages samples used for testing.
- Maintains equipment used for sample preparation within the operating parameters specified by the manufacturer (maintenance, repairs, cleaning).
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel / Word / PowerPoint.
- Experience in metallography and specific laboratory testing represents a significant advantage.
- Degree in Materials Engineering represents a significant advantage.
- Proactive, analytical, and logical thinking, with strong attention to detail.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.
Why Choose Timken?
- Over a century of knowledge and innovation
- A culture of top performance
- A global, diverse environment
- Products that contribute to a sustainable world
- A conviction to improve communities around us
- Competitive salary and benefits
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