Scientist/Engineer

Title: Scientist/Engineer in Material Characterization
Location: Sunnyvale, California
Duration: 6+ months (potential to convert to client employee)
Category: Science & Technology

Description:
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

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