Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in preparing and testing samples, ensuring data traceability throughout the testing lifecycle, and supporting engineering supervisors with sample test plans. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with our R&D team and gain visibility and exposure to a variety of techniques in a smaller, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test samples by inventorying and labeling in-process and finished samples for traceability.
• Sand and polish samples, perform cross-sections for measurement and evaluation.
• Prepare test plan templates for engineering supervisor review.
• Organize and track samples sent out for imaging using techniques such as CSAM and SEM.
• Communicate test results, observations, images, and test data to engineering supervisors.
• Conduct testing using Keyence imaging, optical microscope imaging, thermal profile testing, and electrical resistance measurement.
• Perform thermal shock tests and measure test dimensions.
• Support Applications Engineers in the test sample compaction process and be trained as a backup for compaction processes.
• Prepare test boards as needed, including cleaning, cutting to size, mounting stencils, and mounting boards for processing.
• Enter process conditions into databases accurately.

Essential Skills

• Materials testing experience, particularly with metals.
• Laboratory experience with a focus on chemistry and quality control.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
• 1 years of industry experience in a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on approach with good time management skills.
• Attention to detail, organized, and collaborative.
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Degree in Chemistry or related field highly desired.

Work Environment

You will be supporting R&D and potentially assisting production in a small site consisting of 20 people. You will work daily with a team of 2-6 individuals. The company culture is supportive, providing more visibility and exposure to acquire new experiences and techniques.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $25 - $28