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Materials Mechanics and Processes Engineer
2014-11-28 16:07:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Ajilon Technology Aerospace is looking for a Materials Mechanics and Processes Engineer E3 for an opportunity at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands Project Support for Metallic Materials and Processes for Spacecraft and Launchers Specific tasks to be performed Act as Project focal point with a materials and processes expert role for defined ESA projects, reporting to the Projects Product Assurance and Safety Managers and coordinating with other domains in the Materials and Components Technology Division Carry out Materials and Processes reviews, Materials and Processes Control Boards MPCBs and participate as PA Board Member in ESA Programme reviews milestones Work on key supply chains impacting Space Product development and manufacturing of ESA main Projects while also actively define means of intervention towards major industrial players Perform laboratory evaluations and assessment of a variety of materials e. g. aluminium, titanium, steel, ceramics, glasses, etc. as well as joining techniques and repair welding, bonding, brazing, etc., printed circuit boards and electronic assembly Support major NonConformances Review Board activities, perform failure analysis using a variety of laboratory tools including acoustic microscopy, optical microscopy, confocal microscopy, XRD, XRay, etc. and drafting of related reports Participate to ESA Audit of key industrial players, representing the materials and processes function. General tasks of the group Support tasks are required to be carried out by the Contractor within certain of the activities covered by the Activity Domain through the provision of specialist personnel as detailed in a nonexhaustive manner below Organizing and controlling the internal and external laboratory work concerning the surface mount verification programmes. The assessment of PCB joining techniques and repair e.g. solder joints, surface mount technology for space application suitability. The assessment of PCB products in the frame of manufacturer evaluation and qualification requirements. Performance of failure and defect investigations as part of the evaluation of materials and processes used for electronic assemblies. General metallurgical assessment related to failure analysis including the assessment of metallic joining techniques and repair welding, bonding, brazing, etc.. Providing expert support to projects and participation in project meetings, reviews and audits for the ESA projects and activities. Use of the various optical, electron microscopy including EDX and mechanical test equipment for the evaluation of materials ranging from small electrical interconnects to structural materials. Assisting with Mandatory Inspections on populated printed circuit boards at suppliers premises on request of projects. Reporting of work in the form of professional technical memoranda, reports and presentations in English. Improving test procedures and ensuring that these are executed correctly. Design and perform nonstandard tests to meet special space project requirements as well as develop in situ analysis techniques. Recording sample properties or condition during and after test, accurately and legibly. Checking on test equipment performance and reporting any anomalies or faults. Supporting the inclusion of results in internal databases. Maintenance of the relevant test equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment under his responsibility is kept in an operational state and shall ensure that all necessary routine calibration and maintenance activities are carried out. To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background experience is required Several years of experience in project support activities including material physical and chemical laboratory investigations with particular emphasis on the task descriptions defined above. Familiarity with relevant ECSS standards and general space product assurance requirements and processes. University Master degree or equivalent in Materials Technology Please send your CV to eefje.van.belkomajilon.nl before 13122014
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