Senior Technical Associate - Research & Development

TechDigital Group; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Contract Scientist/Engineer specializing in materials characterization in Sunnyvale, California. The successful candidate will develop advanced test methods and will work closely with engineers on project portfolios. Requirements include a B.S. in a relevant field and 1-3 years of hands-on laboratory experience with characterization equipment. This is a full-time contractor position with potential for conversion to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical or materials science, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory with characterization equipment.
• Experience with chemical, mechanical, thermal characterization techniques
• Well organized with attention to detail and strong presentation/communication
• Curiosity and problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead characterization aspects and assist in data analysis.
• Conduct hands-on experiments in material characterization.
• Work with engineers in a diverse project portfolio.
• Collaborate with engineers and specialists across optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization
• Perform basic data analysis and statistics
• Present key results to project teams

Skills

Materials characterization

Lab work

Data interpretation

Presentations

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in mechanical or materials science

Tools

Rheometer

Stress-strain tester

Confocal microscope

TGA

DSC

Job description

Overview

Contract Scientist/Engineer in Material Characterization

Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States

Category: Science & Technology

Class: Contractor, full-time, 6-month minimum contract (potential to convert to DuPont employee)

INTRODUCTION The DuPont Silicon Valley Technology Center's (SVTC) Applications Engineering Laboratories are focused on supporting rapid prototyping and applications development for customer-driven projects, in addition to internal R&D initiatives. The laboratories serve a range of high impact business sectors, including advanced packaging and microfabrication, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, thermal management, optics, and high-speed communication.

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 Client 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.

• 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