Materials Characterization Engineer
About The Position
The individual will work on multi-disciplinary teams to develop and execute complex materials characterization and investigation plans. Communication of results and scientific interpretation is expected through preparation of professional technical reports and presentations. The candidate may manage small to medium projects that require advanced knowledge of materials characterization instruments. Frequently will work autonomously with limited oversight from the group manager. Occasionally will coach and review the work of less senior professionals and collaborate with others regarding policies, practices, and procedures. The preferred candidate will have demonstrated applied materials characterization experience built on a strong foundational knowledge of processing, properties, and microstructure relationships of engineering materials. Working in a hands-on laboratory environment and experience with failure analysis investigations is expected in this role.
Requirements
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
- Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
- Direct experience with a variety of materials characterization methods.
- Hands-on experience with at least several of the following capabilities in a professional environment: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM, FIB) and associated analytical techniques (EDS, EBSD, WDS, etc.), Optical Microscopy.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Materials Science & Engineering or related field.
- Focused Ion Beam (FIB) experience.
- X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) experience.
- TEM experience.
- Image Analysis experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute complex materials characterization and investigation plans.
- Communicate results and scientific interpretation through professional technical reports and presentations.
- Manage small to medium projects requiring advanced knowledge of materials characterization instruments.
- Work autonomously with limited oversight.
- Coach and review the work of less senior professionals.
- Collaborate with others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
- Conduct hands-on laboratory work.
- Perform failure analysis investigations.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
