Surface Specialist of Tec.Nano

Tecnológico de Monterrey; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey is seeking a Surface Specialist to support electrical, thermal, magnetic, and functional characterization of materials and devices using advanced measurement platforms.

You will operate and maintain characterization instrumentation (XPS, NanoDSC, DMA, ITC), train users, assist with sample prep and data interpretation, and contribute to laboratory quality and service records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with lab experience.
• Experience operating scientific instrumentation is desirable.
• Fluent or advanced English (B2) needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain characterization instrumentation focusing on XPS, NanoDSC, DMA and ITC.
• Train students and researchers in using laboratory equipment and services.
• Provide sample preparation, experimental planning, image acquisition, and data interpretation.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, service records, and documentation.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and interact with suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of microscopy services and lab capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Customer service mindset

English proficiency B2

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

XPS

NanoDSC

DMA

ITC

Job description

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Being part of Tecnológico de Monterrey means having the opportunity to collaborate within a community focused on education, innovation, research, and excellence, with the goal of positively transforming our environment. Here, you can develop your talent and grow with a meaningful purpose: to imagine, undertake, and build solutions that positively impact individuals and the community.

This opportunity is for you!

Join Tec and help us transform the future.

1. What will you do?

As a Surface Specialist, your main responsibility will be to support the electrical, thermal, magnetic, and functional characterization of materials and devices using advanced measurement platforms.

2. How will you do it?

Your main responsibilities will include:

Operate and maintain characterization instrumentation, focusing on the following techniques: XPS, NanoDSC, DMA, and ITC.

2. User support and training

Train students, researchers, faculty members, industry partners, and external users in the use of laboratory equipment and services.

3. Sample preparation and analysis

Provide support with sample preparation, experimental planning, image acquisition, and data interpretation.

4. Documentation and quality control

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, service records, and technical documentation.

5. Equipment maintenance

Coordinate preventive maintenance, consumables management, and interactions with suppliers.

6. Facility development

Contribute to the continuous improvement of microscopy services and laboratory capabilities.

3. What are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a completed bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Engineering, or a related field. Graduate studies are preferred.

You should have one to three years of experience working in laboratories, instrumentation, testing, or research. Experience operating scientific instrumentation is desirable.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, a service-oriented mindset, and proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level.

Work arrangement and location: On-site, Monterrey Campus.

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