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Materials Lab Technician

MindSource
Cupertino, CA
$35-$40 an hour
Temporary

Job ID : 33318331

Job Title : Materials Lab Technician

Location : Cupertino, CA

Duration : 6 months contract with possible of extension

Pay : $35-40 / hr on W2 with Mindsource benefits

Job Summary

Seeking an engineering technician with an aptitude for fast-paced, hands-on testing and characterization. You will work closely with our engineers to evaluate the properties of materials that go into our 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.

Responsibilities and activities for this position include the following :

  • 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
  • 30+ days ago
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