Associate Engineer

Qnity; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity's Silicon Valley Technology Center in Sunnyvale seeks an Associate Engineer specialized in prototyping and fabrication to join a dynamic, on-site engineering team. You will lead fabrication components, apply advanced methods, and contribute to rapid prototyping and testing across diverse projects.

The role requires a B.S. in mechanical engineering or equivalent, hands-on lab experience with fabrication tools, and proficiency with CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with hands-on training.
• 1-3 years of hands-on lab fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience with basic shop tools and with CNC mill/3D printers.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, especially SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication projects and assist in prototyping and testing.
• Perform tasks involving 3D printing, CNC milling, routing, and lamination.
• Work with engineers to support a broad project portfolio including characterization.
• Basic data analysis and strong teamwork in a fast-paced lab environment.
• Maintain organization and document results for projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on lab

Problem solving

Shop tools

Education

B.S. degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

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

• 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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The Pay range for this role is $75,670.00 - $118,910.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined:

Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual's pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.