Materials Engineer
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Job Description
We have an opening for a Materials Engineer to perform research and development application activities in support of Laboratory missions. You will support R&D activities in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Materials Processing and Characterization. This position is in the Materials Engineering Division (MED) within the Engineering Directorate.
You Will
- Work under limited direction from project leads to research and contribute to the development of photopolymer materials for various applications.
- Collaborate with other team members in the design formulation development and characterization of moderately complex to complex novel polymer materials systems.
- Conduct experiments utilizing well defined parameters to collect analyze and synthesize data supporting material development.
- Work closely with engineers scientists and technicians from LLNL and its collaborators in all aspects of experiment planning and data collection and analysis.
- Contribute to project/program milestone completion to ensure project needs are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Document development activities write reports and deliver project briefings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering Chemical Engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge in one or more of the following: photopolymer resin design resin formulation materials characterization techniques and mechanical testing processes.
- Experience with standard materials characterization methods for studying material optical chemical thermal and mechanical properties including compressive and tensile testing realtime and insitu methods.
- Experience with one or more of the following opticallydriven 3D printing methods: stereolithography digital light processing twophoton polymerization volumetric additive manufacturing.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
- Experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Masters or PhD in Materials Engineering Chemical Engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Additional Information :
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Position Information
This is a temporary appointment (less than 1000 hours or six 6 months whichever comes first).
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
