Job#: 2027371

Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a Materials & Failure Analysis Engineer to join our client in Sunnyvale, CA. This will be starting as a 3 month contract, with high potential to extend longer and/or convert permanent.
For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to Jenny DeMaria at and reference Job ID #2027371.
The Role:
As a Materials and Failure Analysis Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting technical lab work which supports prototype materials development and failure analysis investigations. You will develop and execute SOPs focused on producing world-class analysis outcomes in the areas of sample preparation and surface/physical/chemical characterization. A majority of time will be spent in a lab environment, so enthusiasm for hands-on work and developing lab procedures is important. You will provide technical support to senior engineering staff and manage a queue of materials/failure analysis support requests with the goal of driving design and manufacturing improvements. To enable this, you will be an expert in the following:

• Surface characterization using different types of microscopic tools (Optical microscopy, SEM, and AFM)
• Chemical analysis using EDS and FTIR
• Mechanical cross sectioning and associated sample preparation
• X-ray inspection methods (2D and computed tomography)

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Basic qualifications

• 7 years' related work experience as lab engineer or Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3 years' related work experience
• Experience with advanced materials and failure analysis techniques. Examples include optical microscope, AFM, SEM/EDS, FTIR, X-ray, and 3D surface profiling
• Experience with failure analysis methodology to derive a root-cause diagnosis of materials failure
• Experience in performing bulk materials or electronics cross sections with associated physical/chemical measurements

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years' work experience as a Materials/Surface Engineer
• Excellent written/communication skills
• Experience writing lab reports
• Experience with consumer electronic devices

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EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.