Materials Engineer II
710 Medtronic Parkway Northeast Spring Lk Pk, MN 55432 US
Job Description
Additional position detail provided by the manager:
- Top 3 skills = Cross-section preparation and polishing; SEM/EDS; summarizing results
- Target years of experience = 1-3 y.
The successful candidate will work in a creative, dynamic, technology and innovation group with a focus on evaluating materials properties. The person will work in the laboratory environment and be responsible for sample preparation, sample characterization, and instrument and laboratory upkeep. Experience with cross-sectioning methods, optical microscopy, electron microscopy, and vibrational spectroscopy is desired.
Responsibilities:
- Execute lab work with input and direction from senior staff
- Prepare samples for characterization, including polished, epoxy-potted cross-sections of mixed metal, glass/ ceramic, and polymeric samples
- Conduct analysis and characterization of samples using optical microscopy, electron microscopy, FTIR, and other surface analysis methods
- Optimize methods for sample preparation, sample characterization, and lab operations
- Document results in a thorough, concise, and consistent manner
- Summarize and communicate findings
Required skills, experience, and education:
- Cross-section preparation: epoxy potting, sectioning, grinding, and polishing
- Experience in operating and interpreting results with at least two of the following techniques: optical microscope, SEM, EDS, FTIR
- Ability to work in a team environment – to be open to guidance, to complete tasks independently, and to ask questions as needed to avoid confusion, rework, and delays
- BS in Materials Science or Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or other science, with demonstrated skills
Preferred skills and experience:
- Experience with ion mill, FIB, cryo-microtome
- Experience analyzing metal, ceramic, glass, and polymeric samples
- Experience with advanced microscopy & surface analysis techniques like profilometry, scanning probe microscopy, XRD, XRF, Raman, ellipsometry, XPS, TOF-SIMS
- Detail oriented - able to make thorough observations
- Critical thinking skills to be able to adapt and improve procedures when necessary
- Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment and independently troubleshoot technical problems
- Able to summarize results in Powerpoint or similar format for wider communication
- Strong communication (written and oral), organizational, and time management skills
Physical requirements:
Candidate will be required to work in a lab. Must be able to work with hands, sit/stand/walk 4-6 hours per day. Work at microscope 2-4 hours per day.
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