Associate Engineer

5195 EKC Advanced Electronics USA, LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity's Silicon Valley Technology Center in Silicon Valley seeks an Associate Engineer focused on prototyping and fabrication. You will lead fabrication components for diverse projects, including development of advanced methods and testing fabricated products.

This role requires hands-on lab work and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Requirements include a BS in mechanical engineering or related field and 1–3 years hands-on lab experience with fabrication tools (CNC, 3D printers);

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related machinist curriculum.
• 1–3 years hands-on experience in a lab with fabrication/prototyping equipment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (SolidWorks) and professional drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication projects including 3D printing, CNC milling, routing and lamination.
• Perform on-site prototyping and fabrication for diverse projects at SVTC.
• Support testing and characterization of fabricated products.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to solve fabrication challenges.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related machinist curriculum

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM software

CNC milling

3D printing

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Qnity’s Silicon Valley Technology Center The Qnity Silicon Valley Technology Center (SVTC) is a place where customers find end-to-end support solving their most critical and complicated electronic materials challenges. SVTC is Qnity’s premier applications development & engineering center of excellence located in the heart of Silicon Valley, with more than 10,000 square feet of state-of-the-art application laboratories spanning rapid prototyping, reliability testing, process development, and advanced analytical characterization, the team of engineers working at SVTC has all the resources they need to help customers solve their problems. As a leverage research & development organization, engineers at SVTC get to work with all of Qnity’s vast materials portfolio, with a local market focus in emerging domains such as consumer electronics, humanoid robotics, aerospace & defense, next gen automotive, and semiconductor industries.

Associate Engineer Role & Responsibilities

The engineer specializing in prototyping & fabrication is expected to be the on-site subject matter expert in a diverse range of prototyping and fabrication techniques, including the development of advanced and novel fabrication methods serving a diverse and dynamic project portfolio of applications development work typical for SVTC. The successful candidate will lead fabrication components of critical projects and assist in the testing and characterization of fabricated products. Primary & Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Engineer specializing in prototyping and fabrication techniques, including development of advanced/non-standard methods for unique applications
• Adept at hands‑on lab work, creative thinking, problem solving in a unique and fast‑paced applications engineering laboratory environment
• Perform tasks and lead fabrication projects primarily involving 3D printing, CNC milling, large format routing, and lamination
• 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

Required Qualifications: Required: B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or other machinist curriculum and experience that required significant hands‑on training Preferred: 1-3 years of hands‑on experience working in a laboratory with fabrication/prototyping equipment Experience working with basic shop tools Experience working with CNC mill and 3D printers Experience using CAD and CAM software, such as SolidWorks, including the ability to produce professional engineering drawings Experience with basic materials characterization and metrology equipment, such as stress‑strain testers, confocal microscopes, etc. 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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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our