Aaron Moyer has an unwavering dedication to becoming an expert in vacuum heat treating and metallography. His career began in 2008 when he started as a furnace operator right out of high school. Quickly, he transformed this job into a passionate career in vacuum heat treating, research and development, quality assurance, and metallography.

Currently, Aaron is a vital part of Solar Atmospheres’ Research and Development team in Souderton, PA. His career trajectory at Solar Atmospheres points towards a leadership position, with expectations for him to become either the manager of the Metallurgical Lab or assume a significant role in the Quality Department, as he continues to excel in his current role as research and development technician II.

Throughout his tenure at Solar Atmospheres, Aaron has emerged as a leader in metallography and heat treatment, specializing in ion nitriding, solution nitriding, and gas nitriding. His roles have spanned from metallurgical technician to research assistant and furnace operator. Aaron's ambition to become the top metallurgical research laboratory technician is evident through his completion of all internal heat treat and quality courses offered by the company, as well as external ASM metallurgical courses and the MTI YES leadership program. He has also benefited from the mentorship of Trevor Jones and other corporate metallurgists, transitioning seamlessly from operator to lab technician and currently to research technician.

In his role as a lab technician, Aaron authored the current Solar Atmospheres' Quality Assurance manual for its Nadcap-approved metallurgical laboratory. He has become a leader in metallurgical failure analysis and is on track to become the lab manager at the metallography laboratory as their Souderton facility continues to expand. Aaron has also become a leader in SEM fractography, collaborating with various clients to resolve product issues and enhance their manufacturing and heat treatment processes for better service life. His expertise in sample preparation and optical metallographic analysis is well recognized among Solar Nation’s clients. He provides clients with detailed, professionally drafted technical reports, assisting them in making informed decisions to improve their manufacturing processes.

Aaron’s ability to learn and share ideas is best described by Trevor Jones, president of Solar Manufacturing, Sellersville, PA: “Aaron worked for me and alongside me for several years. He is a well-rounded and dedicated employee who consistently demonstrates an obligation to detail and ability to think outside the box. He quickly absorbs new information, listens attentively, and asks insightful questions. His hands-on approach, coupled with strong analytical skills, makes him a valuable asset to the Solar Nation."