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Materials Analysis Specialist – Glass, ceramics, coatings

Materials Analysis Specialist – Glass, ceramics, coatings

Product Design organization is looking for an individual to work in its Materials Development Center. You will play a role in the development of hardware products through supporting a variety of tests and investigations in the lab.

Work to solve issues with the glass, ceramics, and coatings team and focus on failure analysis and mechanical evaluation of new materials, developing new skills around testing and characterization methods, analysis tools and equipment, and lab organization. You will be responsible for independent experimentation and suggesting next steps in projects. Additional tasks will include thermal and chemical treatments of brittle materials. Specific activities include:

Responsibilities:

• Design of experiments and evaluation of engineering problems
• Propose advancements and steer investigations into new methods and tests
• Operation of lab equipment
• Failure analysis of brittle materials
• Imaging and measuring of test samples
• SEM imaging and composition characterization
• Mechanical testing using an Instron or similar test apparatus
• Running high temperature furnaces and applying chemical treatments
• Data summarization and basic analysis

Required Skills:

• Hands on lab fabrication experience
• SEM/SEM-EDS experience
• Experience with optical microscopy
• Experience with laboratory characterization
• Familiarity with basic materials science concepts
• Comfortable having multiple assignments/tasks at all times
• Ability to record and report data cleanly to many engineers
• Excellent record keeping

Desired Skills:

• Lab management and workflow development
• Preferred experience with Instron for materials testing
• Experience with any materials characterization techniques
• Experience with CAD or design software

Estimated Min Rate: $60.00
Estimated Max Rate: $70.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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