Materials Lab Engineer: Testing & Characterization

Insight Global (United States); Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Materials Lab Engineer to join a team focused on developing and delivering innovative products. The role emphasizes transforming breakthrough technologies into scalable, manufacturable solutions and advancing new product categories that connect people worldwide.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, curious, and driven to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced product development environment, with a strong emphasis on materials characterization and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field.
• Experience with mechanical testing and materials characterization.
• Familiarity with polymers, composites, optical materials, adhesives, and thin films.

Responsibilities

• Conduct materials testing and characterization in a laboratory setting.
• Design and develop test methods and setups to evaluate mechanical, optical, chemical, and physical properties.
• Prepare and process sample coupons for testing and analysis.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain materials and test samples.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop characterization techniques and test methodologies.
• Analyze data using statistical tools and generate actionable insights.
• Document procedures, results, and conclusions in technical reports and presentations.
• Present findings to materials engineering teams and support interpretation of results.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to commission and qualify new lab equipment.
• Assist in maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Materials science knowledge

Mechanical testing

Characterization techniques

Polymers & composites

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

Microscopy

XRD

SEM

Spectroscopy

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Materials Lab Engineer to join a team focused on developing and delivering innovative products. The role emphasizes transforming breakthrough technologies into scalable, manufacturable solutions and advancing new product categories that connect people worldwide.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, curious, and driven to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced product development environment, with a strong emphasis on materials characterization and testing.