Engineering Technician

• $42 / hr + benefits on W2
• Onsite in Cupertino
• 6+ month contract

Our client is a leading electronic company! They are seeking an engineering technician with an aptitude for fast-paced, hands-on testing and characterization.

You will work closely with

engineers to evaluate the properties of materials that go into products, such as

textiles, nonwovens, laminate structures, leathers and adhesives. Applicants should have

a solid grasp of chemistry, physics and mechanical testing and be able to utilize common

sense and critical thinking to solve complex problems.

We encourage anyone who is passionate about sustainability and the environment,

building relationships, developing technical skills, and approaching problem solving with

curiosity and imagination to apply. We value people with a desire to learn new skills and a

mindset that challenging questions are opportunities for insight. To that end, we are

committed to professional development across all aspects of materials and

communication, with mentorship and training opportunities.

Responsibilities :

Perform test set-up, sample preparation and data collection in accordance with test

standards. Perform preliminary data analysis and create Keynote slides with initial

conclusions, where appropriate.

• Manage, calibrate and maintain operating procedures for test equipment.
• Collect data on materials in our library and input into our organization’s database for

use by materials and mechanical engineering. Conduct data entry / transfer from TDS

sheets into database, where possible.

Fabricate fixtures and equipment as needed. Write programming scripts when

necessary.

Assist with lab maintenance and equipment upkeep on occasion.

Key Qualifications

Experience laboratory testing and measurement equipment, such as load frames (e.g.

Instron), calipers, or microscopes, as well as sample preparation for similar testing

Strong drive and passion to provide accurate data with attention to detail, and ability to

execute sometimes very-repetitive manual test procedures

Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry tools (FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA) is a

plus

• Proficient in using Excel, Keynote and basic word processing
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively on tight deadlines in a

supportive environment

• Ability to juggle multiple projects for several customers in a given week
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience :

Associates or higher degree in chemistry, physics, engineering or related scientific /

technical field

Minimum of 5 years of lab experience required

Interested? Apply today!