Polymer Characterization Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & epayroll

Referral bonuses

Training opportunities

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Polymer Characterization Engineer to join the Polymer Engineering group within the Product Design department. You will perform a wide range of polymer characterization techniques and drive studies from planning to data analysis.

MS in polymer chemistry or material science is required. You will collaborate with engineers and suppliers, manage multiple requests weekly, and contribute to method development for improved material prediction in final

Qualifications

• MS required, preferably in polymer chemistry or material science.
• Advanced knowledge of the structure-property relationships in polymers that govern mechanical performance, aesthetics, and function.
• Experience using analytical test equipment mentioned above.
• Excellent housekeeping and lab management practices.
• Experience handling chemicals such as adhesives, solvents, liquid nitrogen and mild acids.
• Experience in organizing, performing statistical analysis and presentation of material characterization data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform polymer characterization techniques, such as rheology, DMA, FTIR, TGA, DSC, GPC, TMA, tensile testing, creep, fatigue, falling dart impact, chemical resistance testing, optical microscopy, laser interferometry and surface energy measurements.
• Drive hands‑on scientific studies of material performance, from DOE plan, to operating characterization instrumentation and analyzing final data
• Collaborate with material engineers, finite element analysis specialists and product designers in order develop new characterization methods in order to better predict material performance in final products.
• Work with material engineers to develop test plans for new material investigations, as well as failure analysis.
• Analyze test results and create presentations to communicate results to an engineering audience with a range of polymer knowledge from novice to expert.
• Manage, prioritize, and execute multiple test requests per week.
• Develop collaborative relationships with instrument suppliers, material suppliers, external laboratories and universities to learn about new characterization methods and instrument capabilities.

Skills

MS in polymer chemistry or materials

Structure-property relationships

Statistical data analysis & reporting

Communication skills

Education

MS in polymer chemistry or materials

Tools

Rheology

DMA

FTIR

TGA

DSC

GPC

TMA

Tensile testing

Creep & Fatigue testing

Optical microscopy

Laser interferometry

Surface energy measurements

Job description

Polymer Characterization Engineer

The Product Design Polymers Team is looking for an experienced polymer characterization engineer/scientist to join the Polymer Engineering group within Product Design department.

Responsibilities:

• Perform polymer characterization techniques, such as rheology, DMA, FTIR, TGA, DSC, GPC, TMA, tensile testing, creep, fatigue, falling dart impact, chemical resistance testing, optical microscopy, laser interferometry and surface energy measurements. Ability to execute testing beyond standardized protocols (e.g. ASTM, ISO)
• Drive hands‑on scientific studies of material performance, from DOE plan, to operating characterization instrumentation and analyzing final data
• Collaborate with material engineers, finite element analysis specialists and product designers in order develop new characterization methods in order to better predict material performance in final products.
• Work with material engineers to develop test plans for new material investigations, as well as failure analysis.
• Analyze test results and create presentations to communicate results to an engineering audience with a range of polymer knowledge from novice to expert.
• Manage, prioritize, and execute multiple test requests per week.
• Develop collaborative relationships with instrument suppliers, material suppliers, external laboratories and universities to learn about new characterization methods and instrument capabilities.

Job Qualifications:

• MS required, preferably in polymer chemistry or material science.
• Advanced knowledge of the structure-property relationships in polymers that govern mechanical performance, material aesthetics, and overall function
• Experience using analytical test equipment mentioned above.
• Excellent housekeeping and lab management practices.
• Experience handling chemicals such as adhesives, solvents, liquid nitrogen and mild acids.
• Experience in organizing, performing statistical analysis and presentation of material characterization data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary.

Estimated Min Rate

$60.00

Estimated Max Rate

$75.00

What’s In It for You?

• 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.