Scientist/Engineer in Material Characterization

Pay range: $ 38/hr to $ 40.14/hr

Potential to convert to Permanent

Introduction:

• The Client's Silicon Valley Technology Center's (SVTC) Applications Engineering Laboratories are focused on supporting rapid prototyping and applications development for customer-driven projects, in addition to internal R&D initiatives. The laboratories serve a range of high impact business sectors, including advanced packaging and microfabrication, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, thermal management, optics, and high-speed communication.

The Role & Responsibilities:

• The Materials Characterization Scientist or Engineer is expected to be the on-site subject matter expert in a diverse range of materials characterization and testing, including development of advanced and Client test methods for a diverse and dynamic project portfolio of applications development work typical for SVTC.
• Test methods will span chemical, mechanical, and optical characterization techniques.
• The successful candidate will lead characterization aspects of critical projects and assist in the data analysis and interpretation/presentation of key results.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• Scientist/engineer specializing in materials characterization techniques and testing, including development of advanced/non-standard test methods for unique applications
• Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, and problem solving in a unique and fast-paced applications engineering laboratory environment
• Ability to conduct hands-on experimental work, interpret data, and suggest modifications
• Work closely with team of engineers / technical specialists in support of a broad project portfolio, including optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization
• Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people

Qualification Profile:

• Required: B.S. degree, preferably mechanical or materials science, or other experience that required significant hands-on training and directly relevant experience
• Preferred: 1-3 years of post-degree hands-on experience working in a laboratory with characterization equipment such as rheometer, stress-strain testers, confocal microscope, TGA, DSC, etc.
• Experience with a diverse range of instruments, spanning chemical, mechanical, thermal characterization, and experience working with basic materials characterization and metrology equipment is preferred
• Well organized, attention to detail, excellent presentation/communication skills
• Curiosity and excitement to learn beyond assignments, excellent problem-solving skills