Composite Materials Specialist - Phoenix, United States - Nikola Corporation

Nikola Corporation

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:
You're passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space, but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn't scare you, it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you.

We feel the same way.

Drive Forward. Introduce yourself to us and start a conversation.

We are currently on the lookout for a Composite Materials Scientist / Composite Materials Specialist to join our Materials and Process Engineering team.

Responsibilities:

Perform Engineering tasks to develop 3D additive manufacturing, compression molding and injection molding projects supporting the prototyping programmes
Perform research and development projects using science, engineering and speculative hypotheses
Identify, communicate, act and resolve issues raised with nonmetallic (composites) Engineering projects
Perform polymeric material selection decisions for new product development projects
Work closely, on daily basis, with Design Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing teams to support their needs of materials selection
Collaborate with CAE team with performing tests on as received materials and semi/finished components
Developing advanced characterization techniques for composite materials
Handson prototyping of innovative technologies, new ideas and solutions

Qualifications:

D. or Master in polymer materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field

2+ years of practical knowledge in injection molding and additive manufacturing technologies
Experience in 3D scanning processes and reverse engineering
23 years of research and development work experience with polymeric materials
Working knowledge of mechanical engineering, structural engineering, failure of materials and experimental design
Experience in joining/welding of polymeric materials
Experience in driving R&D projects with universities, external test house and manufacturing suppliers
Proven success generating and testing hypotheses to initiate and complete investigations at a quick pace
Proven success working within an interdisciplinary team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to teach a technically diverse audience using formal and informal techniques

EEO Statement:
Nikola Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.