Polymer Failure Analyst at Element Materials Technology

OverviewElement has an opportunity for a Polymer Failure Analyst who will be primarily responsible for the failure analysis inspections operations reporting and consultation services.Salary: $75000- $145000/yr DOEResponsibilitiesThe Engineers primary responsibility is leading failure investigations of polymeric materials material analyses and root-cause identification. As such he/she will be involved with: Failure Analysis Fractography Chemical Analysis Material Selection Deformulation Specification Testing Mechanical Testing Reverse EngineeringThe responsibilities of the position include managing and executing projects designed to assist client companies in all facets of polymer and rubber materials usage in all fields of application. Primary markets include automotive transportation power generation medical devices aerospace defense oil & gas and consumer products. Project work could also involve serving as an expert witness in projects related to the insurance industry and/or litigation matters.Skills / QualificationsThe candidate will be directing and/or performing testing as required to support the investigation of polymer related projects. Additionally the candidate will assist in client support and business development as well as marketing activities. Limited travel (including overnight travel) may be required at times. The Polymer Failure Analyst/Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager.The ideal candidate will have a BS/MS/PhD in a polymer related field such as materials science chemistry with focus on polymers or polymer engineering. Experience in polymeric materials analysis and failure analysis is required as is a working understanding of analytical tests such as FTIR DSC TGA GC/MS TMA DMA etc.Diversity StatementAt Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.Required Experience:IC Key Skills ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 75000 - 145000