Insight Global is looking for a Materials Engineer to sit onsite (hybrid) in Sunnyvale, CA for a top client in the AR/VR space. Our client brings together world-class experts to develop and ship groundbreaking augmented and virtual reality products. The Materials Innovation team is seeking a Materials Engineer with the ability to bring new materials to consumer products at scale. Responsibilities include:
* Understand the optical systems in FRL's product roadmap and identify risks and opportunities related to materials.
* Find the right optical material and coating design and process to accomplish system level optical performance
* Drive development of novel optical material technologies to enable new capabilities in future consumer devices, either internally or with external partners.
* Support technical program leaders in the development of new technologies and remove material barriers from the path to commercialization.
* Provide optical materials expertise throughout the full hardware development cycle.
* Define and execute testing and evaluation of materials to determine performance and drive material selection.
* Seamlessly transition materials technology to high volume production.
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* B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant degree with 3 years of work experience. OR
* M.S. and B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant degree with 1 year of work experience. OR
* Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering.
* GPA above 3.5
* Understanding of fundamentals of materials science, including structure-property relationships, characterization and process engineering.
* Solid understanding of mechanical properties of materials, including the fundamentals of fracture mechanics.
* Solid understanding of organic materials/polymers, their properties and how to process these materials.
* Experienced with and comfortable in a lab environment, experience with hands-on materials testing and sample preparation.
* Track record of collaborating well with colleagues and serving internal customers.
* Operates with a bias for action and used to working in a fast-paced culture.
* Solid understanding of optical properties of materials
* Solid understanding of electrical properties of materials
* Experience with the following characterization techniques: TMA, DMA, FTIR, XRD, nanoindentation, fracture mechanics testing
* Expertise with with optically clear adhesives and associated processing parameters
* Expertise with injection molding of elastomers and plastics
* Experience with developing and shipping hardware (consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, biomedical, etc.)
* Experience managing overseas vendors to deliver parts.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.