R&D Technologist

Job Title: R&D Technologist

Location:
Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: 06 Months

Job Description:

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 engineer specializing in prototyping & fabrication is expected to serve as the on-site technical focal point for 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. The successful candidate will lead fabrication components of critical projects and assist in the testing and characterization of fabricated products.

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

Perform tasks and lead fabrication projects primarily involving 3D printing, CNC milling, large format routing, and lamination

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

Required: B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or other machinist curriculum and experience that required significant hands-on training

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

Experience working with basic shop tools

Experience working with CNC mill and 3D printers

Experience using CAD and CAM software, such as Solid Works, including the ability to produce professional engineering drawings

Experience with basic materials characterization and metrology equipment, such as stress-strain testers, confocal microscopes, etc. is preferred

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