Onsite Tribology R&D Technologist — Materials & Testing

TechDigital Group; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Chemical Engineer to conduct tribology experiments. Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, analyzing results, and preparing samples. Candidates should have a BS in Chemical Engineering and good organizational skills. New graduates are welcome to apply, and this position is onsite only.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of polymers preferred.
• Ability to learn testing methods and instruments.
• Experience with micro-analysis techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wear and friction tribology experiments.
• Interpret and analyze experimental results accurately.
• Prepare samples for tribology testing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

CAD software

Mechanical testing equipment

Job description

JD:
Required:
· Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a direct electrical engineering role
· PCBA ideation, concept generation, design, prototyping, manufacturing, and troubleshooting experience
· Experience with analog and digital circuitry design and development
· Demonstrated proficiency in Cadence and/or Altium to design, simulate, and analyze circuit designs
· Experience with embedded electrical design
· Demonstrated ability to debug and test electrical systems using oscilloscopes and other test tools
· Detailed understanding of board-level printed circuit design and signal integrity issues
· Demonstrated ability working across subject areas with internal and external partners
· Strong collaboration, proven technical leadership capabilities, and conflict resolution skills

Preferred:
· Experience formulating and coordinating different engineering approaches to test hypotheses, such as hand calculations, computational modeling and simulation, empirical testing (benchtop and in vivo) and method development as appropriate
· Experience with rigid-flex PCBAs and flex PCBAs
· Experience with integration of motors in electrical systems
· Knowledge and how to control DC motors (e.g. brushed, brushless, servo, etc.)
· Experience with various communication protocols (e.g. Bluetooth, SPI, I2C, USB, UART, USART, etc.)
· Demonstrated proficiency in Cadence and/or Altium for PCB layout
· Design for electromagnetic compatibility and immunity, electrically fast transients, electrostatic discharge, etc.
· Experience with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2 etc.
· Design for test, manufacture, and assembly
· Design control experience

Top Skills:
proficiency in Cadence and/or Altium
PCBA ideation
debug and test electrical systems using oscilloscopes and other test tools

Additional Information:
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or similar field required; dual degrees or advanced degree preferred