Title- Material Engineer
Duration- 1 Year Contract
Location- Santa Clara CA 95054
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 processingExperience using autoclave and press-molding to manufacture composite partsDirect experience processing both thermoset and thermoplastic composites.Trained in experimental design and data analysisSkilled in developing detailed experimental plans based on high-level requirementsExperienced in running common laboratory equipment, including : specimen cutting, polishing, microscopy, surface profilometry, mechanical testing using a universal testing machine, DMA / DSC, TMAExcellent written and oral communication skillsEducation and Experience :
A minimum B.S. in Materials Science or related field3+ years hands-on material / process engineering experience in composites.