Materials Test Engineer

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      "text": "What you'll do:",
      "content": "\n<li>Evaluate, test and qualify materials and components for structural and functional applications within SPARC and ARC</li>\n<li>Own the execution and interpretation of electrical testing across coupon, sub-assembly, and component-level hardware, including dielectric, impulse, and Paschen testing</li>\n<li>Author and maintain materials test specifications, SOPs, and calibration practices for testing equipment and test stands.</li>\n<li>Review, interpret, and report materials property data into version-controlled databases, ensuring high quality and actionable recommendations for design teams</li>\n<li>Design, develop, and support custom electrical characterization test setups, instrumentation, and other custom test stands and test methods to meet evolving company needs</li>\n<li>Participate in the product design-build-test-learn cycles and retire technical risks by translating performance requirements into test plans and specifications</li>\n<li>Support the selection, development, and qualification of composite materials, and translate performance requirements into material property specifications</li>\n<li>Work closely with other CFS teams including:\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Safety team to manage hazards in existing and new experiments</li>\n<li>Adjacent R&amp;D teams to optimally share pooled resources including equipment and personnel</li>\n<li>Supply chain team to procure new equipment and materials</li>\n<li>Test validation and analysis for data generated by materials test operators and R&amp;D technicians</li>\n\n\n</ul></li>"
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      "text": "What we’re looking for:",
      "content": "\n<li>BS in Materials science engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics or related field</li>\n<li>5+ years of relevant experience</li>\n<li>Hands-on experience with process-structure-properties fundamentals of engineering composites (e.g., fiber-reinforced polymers)</li>\n<li>Experience in high-voltage and insulation-related testing, including the ability to troubleshoot test setups, instrumentation, and unexpected test behavior</li>\n<li>Experience with with Paschen curves, dielectric breakdown mechanisms, and the fundamentals of electricity</li>\n<li>Proficiency in CAD (e.g., NX, Solidworks) for the design of specialized electrical test fixtures and custom test stand components</li>\n<li>Experience managing multiple test requests and priorities independently, including resource estimation and schedule communication</li>\n<li>Strong ability to analyze complex datasets to identify trends and performance risks in material insulation systems</li>\n<li>Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians on electrical testing methods and laboratory safety protocols</li>\n<li>Understanding process-structure-properties-performance principles for composites</li>\n<li>Able to think creatively and possess strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills</li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively cross-functionally</li>\n<li>Excellent organizational skills including prioritization of multiple concurrent projects</li>\n<li>Ability to break down complex problems into smaller deliverables that add value</li>\n"
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      "text": "Bonus points for: ",
      "content": "\n<li>Experience with electrical testing in extreme environments&nbsp;(high temperature, cryogenic, vacuum)</li>\n<li>Prior experience authoring internal material specifications or working with international materials standards (ASTM, ISO etc)</li>\n<li>Familiarity with the effects of radiation and plasma on the electrical performance of composite materials</li>\n"
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      "text": "Must-have Requirements: ",
      "content": "\n<li>Extended activities such as typing, standing, and sitting</li>\n<li>Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, metallographic etchants and cryogenics</li>\n<li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally</li>\n"
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