at DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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The R&D Technologist role is suitable for individuals with strong interest and background in science and engineering. In this role, you will have an opportunity to operate and even develop benchtop test equipment for characterizing a variety of material properties and performance relationships. On test lab side they will conduct standard or new testing using good measurement science. They will actively help project teams to plan, execute and analyze testing results. On the development side, they will be part of team that implements new solutions to expand our metrology capabilities.
The R&D Technologist must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate their work and results. Such details need to be communicated orally in informal settings, formally documented in reports and on occasion more formally in a presentation format. Organization skills are also critically important to support multiple projects.
Your Key Responsibilities: + Learn quickly to become proficient in a wide range of tests and processes.
+ Perform standard testing independently.
+ Accountable for own contributions in a timely manner
+ Solve simple problems using scientific reasoning.
+ Use hand-held power tools for sample preparation and/or projects involving hardware modification or fabrication.
+ Collect and compile data from tests. Able to check data and flag noteworthy patterns or observations to researcher. Make recommendations to broader project team based on test results.
+ Generate data reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software.
+ Generate formal research reports documenting experimental objectives, experiment procedure, test results and a discussion of the test results.
+ Be a thought partner to develop effective test/ process research plan.
+ Collaborate with multifunctional team members.
+ Communicate clearly and respectfully with team and customers.
+ Travel for production trials or special testing at external sites
+ Maintain the lab including labeling samples and proper waste disposal.
+ Will be responsible for maintaining, verifying, and calibrating some lab equipment.
Travel: Expected to travel about 0-10% of time.
Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
+ A self-starter able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
+ Must have strong time management and organization skills.
+ Motivated to learn and apply new skills.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ Fluency in English language
Preferred Qualifications: + Prior experience in soldering and electrical circuit design and electrical wiring
+ Knowledge relating to various types of electrical components i.e., transistors, diodes, and power devices.
+ Skilled in Python programming and data acquisition.
+ Proficiency in lab testing equipment understanding and being able to troubleshoot.
+ Demonstrated understanding of the good measurement science and scientific method
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