Job Description

Job Title: Scientist/Engineer in Material Characterization

Duration: 06 Months + (Possible Permanent Conversion)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (Onsite)

Schedule: Mon-Fri: 08 AM – 04:30 PM PST

DO NOT APPLY:

If you are Ph.D holder.

If you are not a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (Permanent Resident)

If you are not local to California.

If you are not comfortable with the pay rate of $40-$43/HR on W2.

Job Description:

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.

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