R&D Solder Science Lab Technologist – Materials Joining

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 75,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an engaged Laboratory Support Technologist for solder science and materials joining. You will tackle challenging problems, run advanced materials tests, and contribute to R&D and applied-science projects focused on high-reliability components.

On any given day you will design experiments, operate precision equipment, fabricate solder joints, and analyze material interfaces.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus three years of relevant experience
• Laboratory experience in constructing, developing, and/or using test equipment
• Experience with materials characterization or inspection equipment (i.e. optical/electron microscopes)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Responsibilities

• Recommend and initiate new experiments and/or alternative approaches to unique problems
• Operate and maintain experimental apparatuses including thermal cycling chambers, ovens, mechanical test frames, and microscopes
• Fabricate solder joints for R&D/manufacturing applications
• Plan and conduct materials testing such as reliability testing of solder joints and/or electrical interconnects, wetting balance testing, creep testing, fatigue evaluation, optical microscopy, and image analysis
• Analyze and present samples for material interfaces, microstructural characteristics, failure analysis, and other material properties
• Update and maintain safety documentation; Purchase chemicals and supplies for solder lab
• Train and mentor interns/postdocs other solder lab members on day-to-day laboratory operations
• Work closely and collaborate in a team and customer-focused environment with technologists, staff, and managers both inside and outside your organization
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and improve lab equipment capabilities
• Updating and writing safety documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials science or materials engineering

Tools

Optical microscope

Electron microscope

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an engaged Laboratory Support Technologist for solder science and materials joining. You will tackle challenging problems, run advanced materials tests, and contribute to R&D and applied-science projects focused on high-reliability components.

On any given day you will design experiments, operate precision equipment, fabricate solder joints, and analyze material interfaces.