Responsibilities

• Interface with engineering and management personnel to understand the goals of the materials analysis 
• Determine best techniques to use to attain the desired information 
• Acquire and analyze data using standard materials analysis techniques, including: cross-sectioning, microscopy, phase and microstructure analysis, ellipsometry, Raman, and lock-in thermography.
• Prepare samples for analysis and ensure sample piece location is controlled. 
• Follow established methodology and develop / implement new methods as needed to provide analytical support for all aspects of production 
• Interface with other departments including production and R and D to collaborate on projects involving characterization 
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment including sample storage areas and sample archival

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of laboratory experience relating to materials characterization 
• Understanding of key properties for a range of materials including ceramic, polymer, and metal 
• Hands-on experience with materials characterization techniques including determination of appropriate technique to achieve desired information, and limitations of methods 
• Experience with a database system of managing sample submissions, comfortable with general office software for communicating results 
• Experience with battery materials is a plus

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