Technical Associate - Wilmington, United States - Dupont

Dupont

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Wilmington, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it's providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you

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Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter

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Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.

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Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all

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Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

We are seeking an Associate Investigator - Material Mechanics with demonstrated experience in a wide range of testing methods to characterize material mechanical properties and responses.

JOB DESCRIPTION (functional responsibilities):

This role reports to the Engineering Science Lab Supervisor and provides material testing support to multiple engineers specializing in advanced experimental and computational material mechanics

Job responsibilities include:

Independently executing a wide range of mechanical characterization tests specified by Principal Investigators in a safe efficient manner. This includes the fabrication of conventional and customized samples. Common tests are listed under "Requirements" below.
Management of multiple tasks and stakeholders with frequent changes in scope and priority.
Analyzing and reporting of test results.
Presenting results to project teams, management and customers.
Working with Principal Investigators to develop new test methods and fixtures as needed to meet project objectives.
Independently indentifying and troubleshooting problems areas.
Proactively identifying and proposing areas for improvement in lab operations.
Maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities in safe working order.

Qualifications

BS degree in an engineering or related technical field.
At least 5 years of handson experience in experimental mechanics and mechanical testing of materials.
Demonstrated experience with a majority the following testing tools and methods:
Dynamic data acquisition principles and hardware
Quasistatic and dynamic testing with MTS and Instron servohydraulic and screw test frames
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Fatigue and fracture mechanics testing and analysis
Adhesion testing methods including peel and DCB
Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
Strain Gages
Micro/Nanoindentation testing
Microscopy
Thermal Imaging and analysis
High speed imaging
Skill with troubleshooting and repairing basic electromechanical systems and instrumentation
Ability to support and maintain equipment test equipment
Ability to respectfully work in a culturally diverse environment

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