Prototyping & Fabrication Contract Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Sunnyvale, CA (Job ID US3541890_BH9752563)

Description

Kelly Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Prototyping & Fabrication Contract Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA! Our client's Silicon Valley Technology Center's (SVTC) Applications Engineering Laboratories are focused on supporting rapid prototyping and applications development for customer-driven projects, in addition to internal R&D initiatives. The laboratories serve a range of high impact business sectors, including
advanced packaging and microfabrication, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, thermal management,
optics, and high-speed communication. This is a 6 month contract role with the possibility of becoming long-term!

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
The engineer specializing in prototyping & fabrication is expected to be the on-site subject matter expert
in a diverse range of prototyping and fabrication techniques, including the development of advanced and
novel fabrication methods serving a diverse and dynamic project portfolio of applications development
work typical for SVTC. Fabrication and prototyping methods will span chemical, mechanical, thermal,
subtractive, and additive techniques. The successful candidate will lead fabrication components of critical
projects and assist in the testing and characterization of fabricated products.

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineer specializing in prototyping and fabrication techniques, including development of advanced/non-standard methods for unique applications
• Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, problem solving in a unique and fast-paced applications engineering laboratory environment
• Ability to conduct hands-on experimental work, interpret data, and suggest modifications
• Perform tasks and lead fabrication projects involving laminations, coatings, laser ablation, 3D printing, ion milling +SEM analysis, dispensing, CNC milling, large format routing, etc.
• Lead additional prototyping and fabrication applications development initiatives relevant to strategic goals as they arrive
• Work closely with team of engineers / technical specialists in support of a broad project portfolio, including optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization
• Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people

QUALIFICATION PROFILE:

• Required: B.S. degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or other curriculum that required significant hands-on training
• Preferred: 1-3 years of post-degree hands-on experience working in a laboratory with fabrication/prototyping equipment
• Experience with a diverse range of instruments, spanning chemical, mechanical, thermal characterization, and experience working with basic materials characterization and metrology equipment, such as stress-strain testers, confocal microscopes, SEMs, etc. is preferred
• Preferred experience using CAD and CAM software, such as SolidWorks, including the ability to produced professional engineering drawings
• Well organized, attention to detail, excellent presentation/communication skills
• Curiosity and excitement to learn beyond assignments, excellent problem-solving skills

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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