Laboratory Engineer

Position Overview

PROLIM Global Corporation (www.prolim.com) is seeking a Laboratory Engineer to support one of our top clients. This role offers an opportunity to work with advanced testing methods and collaborate with a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States. Apply online for immediate consideration by sending your updated resume and contact info via email to praful.salunkey@prolim.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Deeply understand DIC, accelerometer, strain gauge, and other sophisticated testing methods in order to train and assist technicians.
• Design, develop, and implement test fixtures and setups to support REL tests.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing and equipment operation.
• Train new personnel on equipment operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Execute high-impact, high-priority REL test requests.
• Communicate progress, blockages, and issues in a timely manner.
• Follow documentation procedures for testing and equipment operation.
• Set up and operate test equipment, including sensors, strain gauges, and accelerometers.
• Apply sensors and strain gauges to test specimens to ensure accurate data collection.
• Write and maintain accurate records of test results, including data analysis and interpretation.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and report to the Lab Manager and Lab Engineer.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize test processes and equipment.
• Track time spent on activities and report daily.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with environmental chambers used for heat soak and temperature cycling.
• Experience with controlled drop towers.
• Proficiency with high speed video cameras (e.g., Photron or Phantom brands).
• Experience with digital microscopes (e.g., Keyence brand).
• Familiarity with Universal Testing Machines (e.g., Instron single- and bi-axial machines).
• Experience with UV Chambers (e.g., Atlas Material Testing).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, human resources or a relevant field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with shock towers (e.g., Lansmont brand).
• Experience with electrodynamic vibration tables.
• Knowledge of digital image correlation techniques.
• Experience with collaborative robot arms (e.g., Universal Robots).