Material Lab Technician

A globally leading consumer device company headquartered in Cupertino, CA is looking for Materials Lab Technician with an aptitude for fast-paced, hands-on testing and characterization to join their dynamic team. You will work closely with the engineers to evaluate the properties of materials that go into products, such as textiles, nonwovens, laminate structures, leathers and adhesives. You 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:

• 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.
• Input data collected into our organization’s database for use by materials and
modeling engineers.
• Fabricate fixtures and equipment as needed. Write programming scripts when
necessary.
• Assist with lab maintenance and equipment upkeep on occasion.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of lab experience required
• Associates or higher degree in chemistry, physics, engineering or related scientific/ technical field
• Experience laboratory testing and measurement equipment, such as load frames (e.g. Instron), calipers, or microscopes, as well as sample preparation for similar testing
• Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry tools (FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA) is a plus
• Proficient in using Excel, Keynote and basic word processing 
• Strong drive and passion to provide accurate data with attention to detail, and ability to execute repetitive manual test procedures
• 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.


Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months with extension
Work Location: Cupertino, CA (onsite)
Pay Rate: $30.00 - $39.00 ph (DOE)