Materials Characterization Engineer - Electrochemical Corrosion Testing

Yoh,-A-Day-; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonuses

Certification Training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Materials Characterization Engineer focused on electrochemical corrosion testing in Santa Clara. You will work with a team of Materials and Process Engineers performing hands-on corrosion tests on advanced materials and coatings.

The role requires lab skills, equipment calibration, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, with a pay rate of $60–$75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Electrochemical lab testing experience following procedures
• Electrolyte preparation, pH control, gas deaeration, chemical handling
• Ability to calibrate and maintain electrochemical test equipment
• Familiarity with relevant ASTM standards (G5, G59, G61, G106)

Responsibilities

• Execute electrochemical corrosion tests on next-generation materials and coatings
• Maintain and calibrate electrochemical lab equipment
• Manage multiple work requests in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Electrolyte preparation

Chemical management

Test equipment calibration

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in Materials Science or Chemistry

Tools

Potentiostats

Three-electrode cells

Metallographic prep

ASTM standards familiarity

Job description

Materials Characterization Engineer - Electrochemical Corrosion Testing (BH-400759)

Location Santa Clara, United States Sector Engineering Salary $60.00 to $75.00 per hour

Materials Characterization Engineer - Electrochemical Corrosion Testing

This position supports a group of Materials and Process Engineers in the electrochemical testing of next generation materials and products, with a focus on metal alloys and their coatings. Candidate responsibilities include hands-on execution of electrochemical corrosion tests and keeping the electrochemical lab equipment calibrated and maintained. The successful candidate must possess the ability to manage multiple work requests simultaneously with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience

• Electrolyte preparation and chemical management, including solution makeup to specification, pH control, inert gas deaeration, and proper chemical handling, storage, labeling, and waste disposal
• Hands-on experience performing chemical laboratory testing following established procedures and test requests
• Ability to calibrate and maintain electrochemical test equipment
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desired Experience

• B.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field
• Experience operating potentiostats and three-electrode flat cells
• Metallographic preparation of samples for electrochemical testing (cut, mount, polish, degrease, mask)
• Familiarity with ASTM G5, G59, G61, and G106 or similar standards

Estimated Min Rate: $60.00

Estimated Max Rate: $75.00

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.