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Materials and Processes Laboratory Technician
2019-09-20 11:16:09| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 577 You will have the opportunity to provide support to the Materials Processes Section at the European Space Agency. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include In collaboration and support of the Metallic and NonMetallic Materials and Processes as well as Evaluation Engineer, assess customers needs in relation to laboratoryanalysis activities. Perform all measurements and analyses on metallic as well as nonmetallic materials including cleanliness and contamination control related activities as well as PCBs and electronic assembly on a variety of destructive and nondestructive test equipmenttools. This includes also the issuing of dedicated testing procedures and documentation development as well as inclusion of test requests and test results in the relevant quality management systems and databases. Set up and operate equipmentanalysis tools devoted to the assessment of space environmental effects. This includes assessment by simulating the space environment vacuum, radiation, ATOX, contamination, thermal as well as prepost characterisation by analytical techniques thermal analysis, chemical analysis, physical and microscopic analysis, surface analysis, spectroscopic analysis, NDI techniques etc.. Use a variety of laboratory tools, including acoustic microscopy, optical microscopy scanning microscopy, confocal microscopy, XRD, XRay imaging, NDI etc., XPS, surface tension, Auger Microscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, IST Testing. Perform mechanical and thermomechanical testing including static, fatigue, fatigue crack propagation, Nano indentation, Nano scratch, low speed impact, hardness testing, also using contact and contact less insitu strain measurement systems strain gaugesARAMIS. Perform all thermal analysis on materials including thermogravimetric, differential scanning calorimetry, thermomechanical as well as dynamic mechanical analysis, dielectric analysis, CTE determination, thermal diffusivityconductivity analysis as well as coupled and advanced thermal modelling techniques for physicochemical analysis. Perform all corrosion characterisation testing, including but not limited to stresscorrosion, galvanic, redplague, general corrosion, humiditysalt fog testing, etc. Perform all verification activities on Printed Circuit Boards and electronics assemblies. Recording sample properties or condition during and after test, accurately and legibly. Draft relevant test reports for all performed test activities. Checking on test equipment performance and reporting any anomalies or faults. Improving test procedures and ensuring that these are executed correctly. Maintenance of the relevant test equipment, ensuring that the equipment under your responsibility is kept in an operational state and all necessary routine calibration and maintenance activities are performed. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a Technical Degree Bsc., Diploma or equivalent from a recognised Institution or equivalent. You have at least 4 years of relevant work experience. You have proven handson experience in nondestructive investigation such as Xray tomography, XRD You have proven handson experience in static, dynamic and thermomechanical characterisation of materials You have proven handson experience in failure investigations and root cause analysis Combined with a solid background in materials engineering, including metallurgy, polymer composites, adhesives, ceramics and glasses You have strong materials laboratory handson experience related to metallic as well as nonmetallic materials and manufacturing and applied processes including cleanliness and contamination control related activities as well as PCBs and electronic assembly characterisationverification and failure investigation a strong background on space simulation facilities is an asset. You have proven understanding and knowledge of analytical techniques for materials analysis and ability to carry them out in compliance to an ISO 17025 or other Quality Management System applicable standards You have capability of working in a timely and multitasking manner in order to meet assigned deadlines You have good interpersonal and communication skills You are able to issue clear and concise materials testing reports. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 11102019. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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