Scientist Material Characterization

KYYBA Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KYYBA Inc is seeking a Materials Characterization Scientist to serve as the subject matter expert in materials characterization at their Sunnyvale site. The successful candidate will lead projects involving chemical, mechanical, and optical characterization techniques while contributing to the development of innovative testing methods. Ideal candidates will possess a B.S. in mechanical or materials science and have hands-on experience in a lab environment, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of post-degree hands-on experience in a laboratory.
• Experience with a diverse range of materials characterization equipment.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead characterization aspects of critical projects and assist in data analysis.
• Develop advanced and novel test methods for various applications.
• Work closely with a team of engineers in diverse projects.

Skills

Hands-on lab work

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. degree in mechanical or materials science

Tools

Rheometer

Stress-strain testers

Confocal microscope

TGA

DSC

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THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Materials Characterization Scientist or Engineer is expected to be the on-site subject matter expert in a diverse range of materials characterization and testing, including development of advanced and novel test methods for a diverse and dynamic project portfolio of applications development work typical for SVTC. Test methods will span chemical, mechanical, and optical characterization techniques. The successful candidate will lead characterization aspects of critical projects and assist in the data analysis and interpretation/presentation of key results.

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scientist/engineer specializing in materials characterization techniques and testing, including development of advanced/non-standard test methods for unique applications • Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, and problem solving in a unique and fast-paced applications engineering laboratory environment • Ability to conduct hands-on experimental work, interpret data, and suggest modifications • Work closely with team of engineers / technical specialists in support of a broad project portfolio, including optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization • Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people

QUALIFICATION PROFILE:

• Required: B.S. degree, preferably mechanical or materials science, or other experience that required significant hands-on training and directly relevant experience • Preferred: 1-3 years of post-degree hands-on experience working in a laboratory with characterization equipment such as rheometer, stress-strain testers, confocal microscope, TGA, DSC, etc. • Experience with a diverse range of instruments, spanning chemical, mechanical, thermal characterization, and experience working with basic materials characterization and metrology equipment is preferred • Well organized, attention to detail, excellent presentation/communication skills • Curiosity and excitement to learn beyond assignments, excellent problem-solving skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Research

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing

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