We have an opening for a failure analyst at General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems in Pittsfield Massachusetts. This position is for a U.S. citizen only. Response can be made at the web site:
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Posted Title: Senior Engineer - Electrical (Failure Analysis)
Job Location: Massachusetts - Pittsfield
Job Requirements:
The candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in the evaluation and failure analysis of materials relating to both Electrical and Mechanical components. Knowledge of Materials Science and Analysis Lab experience is required. Experience in one or more of the following is preferred: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Infrared & Optical Imaging, metallurgy, thermal analysis, chemistry, coating techniques, X-ray analysis. The candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Windows and be capable of utilizing software tools relative to image processing (Image Pro, Adobe, etc.) The candidate must also be proficient at developing and presenting both oral and written test reports and be an effective communicator who can work "real-time" with designers to solve complex issues. The Senior Engineer - Electrical will be an active participant in implementing and improving the GDAIS Common Process relative to both failure analysis and general processes.
BS (EE, ChemE, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Engineering) or related area with a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in material analysis or related areas (Required)
MS (Desired)
Other Job Requirements:
Strong communication and team skills. Dedication to ethics, diversity and safety. Experience in the following: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Infrared & Optical Imaging, metallurgy, thermal analysis, chemistry, coating techniques, X-ray analysis. (Preferred) Experience with Microsoft Windows (Required) Knowledge of Image processing tools and techniques (Preferred) Proficient at identifying and developing process and quality improvements. Dedication to meeting assigned budgets and schedules. Minimum travel required. Relocation negotiable
Specific Responsibilities:
The Senior Engineer - Electrical (Failure Analysis) is responsible for designing and conducting tests for physical, electrical, and mechanical attributes to determine production/process anomalies, causes of failure, and recommend corrective action.