Job Title – Composite Material and Process Lab Engineer/Polymer Material Engineering

Schedule Notes: Fully Onsite Work.

Duration – 11 Months

Location - 5301 Patrick Henry Dr., Santa Clara CA 95054

Job summary:

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.