Materials Test Engineer/Technician

$72,800 - $95,680/Yr

Volt - Lisle, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Lisle, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Material's Test Engineer/Technician role at Volt involves handling multiple analytical services and failure analysis projects across various business divisions. This full-time, contingent position requires conducting advanced analyses on components, materials, and electronic assemblies, ensuring high-quality results and effective communication of complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple Analytical Services and Failure Analysis projects for various business divisions.
• Process Analytical Test Requests.
• Conduct advanced analysis on components, materials, and electronic assemblies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Sciences.
• 1+ years experience in a laboratory environment providing analytical services and conducting failure analysis activities.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation and interpretation of results in SEM/EDS analysis and Optical Microscopy.
• Demonstrated experience in creating metallographic cross sections.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to express complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, including global contacts.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Materials or Metallurgy.
• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory environment providing analytical services and conducting failure analysis activities on electronic assemblies or materials.
• Experience with FTIR, SEM, FIB-SEM, Confocal Microscopy, and XRF.
• Knowledge of other analytical techniques such as XPS, Auger, X-Ray Diffraction, DSC, TGA, hardness testing.
• Copper alloy material analysis and metallurgy experience.
• Plating surface analysis and general process knowledge.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)