Position Title:

Composite material and process lab engineer

Location:

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Scope of Work

Composite material formulation development and evaluation

• Organize and track incoming material for development
• Perform material configuration DOEs to achieve cosmetic and structural performance targets defined by each program
• Perform process DOEs to determine optimal thermal profiles for thermoplastic composite insert overmolding
• Fabricate laminates from developmental formulations of composite prepregs made with recycled carbon fiber and other recycled/chopped fiber fillers. Measure cosmetic, mechanical, and physical properties of materials.
• Perform material DOEs involving fabricating test panels using high-thermal conductivity reinforcements and fillers. Prepare specimens for testing. Measure structural and thermal performance. Consolidate results.
• Report results of DOEs and tests.
• Develop molding guidelines based on results of material and process DOEs

Key Qualifications:

• Background in composite materials and processing
• Experience using autoclave and press-molding to manufacture composite parts
• Direct experience processing both thermoset and thermoplastic composites
• Trained in experimental design and data analysis
• Skilled in developing detailed experimental plans based on high-level requirements
• Experienced in running common laboratory equipment, including specimen cutting, polishing, microscopy, surface profilometry, mechanical testing using a universal testing machine, DMA/DSC, TMA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education and Experience:

• A minimum B.S. in Materials Science or related field
• 3+ years hands-on material/process engineering experience in composites.