Member of Technical Staff, Optical, Electron and X-Ray Microscopy Support Engineer
almost 2 years ago
Full time role
San Jose, CA, US
San Jose, CA, US
Job Description
QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.
QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable longer range, faster charging, and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future
QuantumScape is seeking a motivated, diligent, and meticulous R&D Engineer to join our growing team to support the microscopy team. The position will focus on hands-on microscope operation, tool calibration and method development to improve efficiency and data quality from a fleet of optical, X-ray and electron microscopes. Our ideal team member is a skilled microscopist, who is meticulous and can work optimally both in teams and independently and is capable of driving projects to completion under ambitious deadlines.
Your role:Major responsibilities in this role will be:Maintenance and support of the fleet of optical microscopes.Maintaining an accurate record of tool issues, calibration schedules and training record for users on these tools.The operation and throughput of X-ray microscopes.Maintenance, troubleshooting, sample prep and co-ordination of broad ion beam mills for timely sample preparation.Operate and coordinate daily utilization and queue of microscopes to ensure high up time for timely and high-volume throughput goalsCollaborate with requesters to ensure feasibility of requests and negotiate expected outcomesDevelopment and updating SOPs for some of the instruments and their maintenance if required.Keeping consumables well supplied, and arrange for tool service and maintenance when issues occur
Minimum requirements:Education & Experience:You possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fieldsYou have worked in an environment requiring chemical handling and sample preparations.Open to a recent college graduate or will make a higher level role for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree and 3 years’ experience or a Master’s degree and 1+ years’ experience.
Knowledge, skills & abilities:You are autonomous, personable, positive and a good teammate.You prioritize your time effectively and adjust your schedule to meet critical deadlines.Your flexibility and malleability permit you to adapt easily to a fast-changing environment, and work priorities.You are motivated by new challenges and embrace learning new techniques and refining existing techniques.You are comfortable working with computer quality systems and databases.You are organized, thorough and a have clear written and verbal communication skills.
Physical requirements:Work is performed in a glovebox, dry room, clean room, clean-dry room, or fume hood that requires the use of fine motor skills and standing for extended periods of time, reaching and twisting motions with hands and lifting up to 15 lbs.
Highly desired:Experience in analytical tools and techniques (Microscopy: electron, optical, X-Ray, broad ion mill, polishing, cross sectioning)Experience with DOE, SPC, and high-throughput inspectionExperience preparing samples in an inert environment, such as glovebox operations, sample preparation (e.g. electrode depositions)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable longer range, faster charging, and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future
QuantumScape is seeking a motivated, diligent, and meticulous R&D Engineer to join our growing team to support the microscopy team. The position will focus on hands-on microscope operation, tool calibration and method development to improve efficiency and data quality from a fleet of optical, X-ray and electron microscopes. Our ideal team member is a skilled microscopist, who is meticulous and can work optimally both in teams and independently and is capable of driving projects to completion under ambitious deadlines.
Your role:Major responsibilities in this role will be:Maintenance and support of the fleet of optical microscopes.Maintaining an accurate record of tool issues, calibration schedules and training record for users on these tools.The operation and throughput of X-ray microscopes.Maintenance, troubleshooting, sample prep and co-ordination of broad ion beam mills for timely sample preparation.Operate and coordinate daily utilization and queue of microscopes to ensure high up time for timely and high-volume throughput goalsCollaborate with requesters to ensure feasibility of requests and negotiate expected outcomesDevelopment and updating SOPs for some of the instruments and their maintenance if required.Keeping consumables well supplied, and arrange for tool service and maintenance when issues occur
Minimum requirements:Education & Experience:You possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fieldsYou have worked in an environment requiring chemical handling and sample preparations.Open to a recent college graduate or will make a higher level role for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree and 3 years’ experience or a Master’s degree and 1+ years’ experience.
Knowledge, skills & abilities:You are autonomous, personable, positive and a good teammate.You prioritize your time effectively and adjust your schedule to meet critical deadlines.Your flexibility and malleability permit you to adapt easily to a fast-changing environment, and work priorities.You are motivated by new challenges and embrace learning new techniques and refining existing techniques.You are comfortable working with computer quality systems and databases.You are organized, thorough and a have clear written and verbal communication skills.
Physical requirements:Work is performed in a glovebox, dry room, clean room, clean-dry room, or fume hood that requires the use of fine motor skills and standing for extended periods of time, reaching and twisting motions with hands and lifting up to 15 lbs.
Highly desired:Experience in analytical tools and techniques (Microscopy: electron, optical, X-Ray, broad ion mill, polishing, cross sectioning)Experience with DOE, SPC, and high-throughput inspectionExperience preparing samples in an inert environment, such as glovebox operations, sample preparation (e.g. electrode depositions)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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