Materials Testing and Characterization Engineer - Glass, ceramics, coatings

Materials Testing and Characterization Engineer - Glass, ceramics, coatings (BH-397942) Location Santa Clara, United States Sector Engineering Salary $60.00 to $70.00 per hour Materials Testing and Characterization Engineer Job Summary: Assist in operation of lab equipment, mechanical testing, and failure analysis of materials. The work will be centered around preparing samples, testing samples, and analyzing samples to evaluate brittle material performance. This position is to support a team of materials engineers in improving the reliability and performance of our products throughout the company. Training and detailed instruction will be provided for all specific tasks or measurements required. Responsibilities Operation of lab equipment Mechanical testing using an Instron or similar test apparatus Sample preparation of materials for mechanical or chemical testing Imaging and measuring of test samples Failure analysis of brittle materials Data recording and reporting to engineering team Required Skills Hands on lab experience Experience with laboratory characterization, including optical microscopy (Keyence, Stereoscope) Familiarity with basic materials science concepts Comfortable with managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent tasks Ability to record and report data cleanly to many engineers Excellent record keeping and attention to detail Desired Skills Lab management and workflow development Preferred experience with Instron for materials testing Experience with any materials characterization techniques (e.g. SEM, optical profilometry, color measurements, FTIR, DSC, Raman) Experience with CAD or design software Experience with project tracking or task management tools (e.g. Jira) Estimated Min Rate $60.00 Estimated Max Rate $70.00 Benefits Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yoh,-A-Day-