Date Posted: 01/15/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 476719
Job Title: Composite Material and Process Lab Engineer
Job Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 67.96
Max Hourly Rate($): 67.96
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Fabrications, Manufacturing, Materials Testing, Reporting
Job Description
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. - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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