Materials Characterization Engineer - Electrochemical Corrosion Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

HSA

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a Materials Characterization Engineer to support a team of engineers in electrochemical corrosion testing of advanced materials and coatings. The role involves hands-on execution of tests and keeping lab equipment calibrated and maintained in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a background in materials science or chemistry, familiarity with potentiostats and three-electrode cells, and strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrochemical laboratory testing following established procedures and test requests.
• Ability to calibrate and maintain electrochemical test equipment.
• Electrolyte preparation and chemical management including pH control, gas deaeration, and waste disposal.

Skills

Electrochemical testing

Chemical handling

Test equipment calibration

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Potentiostats

Three-electrode flat cells

Job description

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

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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