Materials Lab Technician (Test Lab Equipment Operator III)

What are we looking for in our Materials Lab Technician (Test Lab Equipment Operator III)?

Russell Tobin Associates seeking for Materials Lab Technician for one of our fortune 50 clients based in Cupertino, CA. Apply today for consideration!

Materials Lab Technician

Location: Cupertino, CA

Duration: 12 Months (with possible extension)

Payrate: $35/hr. to $42/hr.

Job Summary: Our SoftGoods Materials lab is seeking an engineering technician with an aptitude for fast-paced, hands-on testing and characterization. You will work closely with our engineers to evaluate the properties of materials that go into our products, such as textiles, nonwovens, laminate structures, leathers, and adhesives. Applicants should have a solid grasp of chemistry, physics, and mechanical testing and be able to utilize common sense and critical thinking to solve complex problems.

We encourage anyone who is passionate about sustainability and the environment, building relationships, developing technical skills, and approaching problem-solving with curiosity and imagination to apply. We value people with a desire to learn new skills and a mindset that challenging questions are opportunities for insight. To that end, we are committed to professional development across all aspects of materials and communication, with mentorship and training opportunities both within and outside.

Responsibilities and Activities:

• Perform test set-up, sample preparation, and data collection in accordance with test standards. Perform preliminary data analysis and create Keynote slides with initial conclusions, where appropriate.
• Manage, calibrate, and maintain operating procedures for test equipment.
• Collect data on materials in our library and input it into our organization's database for use by materials and mechanical engineering. Conduct data entry/transfer from TDS sheets into the database, where possible.
• Fabricate fixtures and equipment as needed. Write programming scripts when necessary.
• Assist with lab maintenance and equipment upkeep on occasion.
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• Experience with laboratory testing and measurement equipment, such as load frames (e.g., Instron), calipers, or microscopes, as well as sample preparation for similar testing.
• Strong drive and passion to provide accurate data with attention to detail, and the ability to execute sometimes very-repetitive manual test procedures.
• Hands-on experience with analytical chemistry tools (FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA) is a plus.
• Proficient in using Excel, Keynote, and basic word processing.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively on tight deadlines in a supportive environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects for several customers in a given week.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Associates or higher degree in chemistry, physics, engineering, or related scientific/technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of lab experience required.
  
  

Rate/Salary: $35/hr. to $42/hr.