Polymer Characterization Scientist — R&D Testing & Analysis

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

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