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Engineering Associate - Mechanical Engineering

Omni InclusiveSunnyvale, CA, United States

27 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Contract Engineer Specializing in Prototyping & Fabrication Location : Sunnyvale, California, United States Category : Science & Technology Class : Contractor, full-time, 6-month minimum contract (potential to convert to DuPont employee) INTRODUCTION The DuPont Silicon Valley Technology Center's (SVTC) Applications Engineering Laboratories are focused on supporting rapid prototyping and applications development for customer-driven projects, in addition to internal R&D initiatives. The laboratories serve a range of high impact business sectors, including advanced packaging and microfabrication, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, thermal management, optics, and high-speed communication. THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES The engineer specializing in prototyping & fabrication is expected to be the on-site subject matter expert in a diverse range of prototyping and fabrication techniques, including the development of advanced and Client fabrication methods serving a diverse and dynamic project portfolio of applications development work typical for SVTC. Fabrication and prototyping methods will span chemical, mechanical, thermal, subtractive, and additive techniques. The successful candidate will lead fabrication components of critical projects and assist in the testing and characterization of fabricated products. KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Engineer specializing in prototyping and fabrication techniques, including development of advanced / non-standard methods for unique applications
Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, problem solving in a unique and fast-paced applications engineering laboratory environment
Ability to conduct hands-on experimental work, interpret data, and suggest modifications
Perform tasks and lead fabrication projects involving laminations, coatings, laser ablation, 3D printing, ion milling +SEM analysis, dispensing, CNC milling, large format routing, etc.
Lead additional prototyping and fabrication applications development initiatives relevant to strategic goals as they arrive
Work closely with team of engineers / technical specialists in support of a broad project portfolio, including optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization
Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people

QUALIFICATION PROFILE :

Required : B.S. degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or other curriculum that required significant hands-on training

Preferred : 1-3 years of post-degree hands-on experience working in a laboratory with fabrication / prototyping equipment

Experience with a diverse range of instruments, spanning chemical, mechanical, thermal characterization, and experience working with basic materials characterization and metrology equipment, such as stress-strain testers, confocal microscopes, SEMs, etc. is preferred

Preferred experience using CAD and CAM software, such as SolidWorks, including the ability to produced professional engineering drawings

Well organized, attention to detail, excellent presentation / communication skills

Curiosity and excitement to learn beyond assignments, excellent problem-solving skills

About DuPont At DuPont, we have an unbridled commitment to deliver essential innovations that enrich people's lives, enable sustainable development, and foster human potential for generations to come. On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the "Intended Electronics Separation")

We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization. (1) The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont's announcement Innovations developed from highly engineered products and naturally sourced ingredients shape industries and everyday life. From smarter homes to more efficient cars, from better ways of digitally connecting to new tools that enable active and healthy lifestyles... in all these areas and many more, we are working with customers to transform their ideas into real world answers that help humanity thrive. For additional information on our unbridled commitment to deliver essential innovations that enrich people's lives, enable sustainable development, and foster human potential for generations to come, please access the following link to better understand & appreciate DuPont's Journey : https : / / careers.dupont.com / us / en Coupled with core values and excellent compensation & benefits... Together, we are turning possibilities into real world answers that help humanity prosper! DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

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Associate Mechanical Engineering • Sunnyvale, CA, United States