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Materials Testing and Characterization Engineer - Glass, ceramics, coatings

YOH Services LLC
401(k)
United States, California, Santa Clara
Jun 19, 2026
Materials Testing and Characterization Engineer Job Summary: Assist in operation of lab equipment, mechanical testing, and failure analysis of materials. The work will be centered around preparing samples, testing samples, and analyzing samples to evaluate brittle material performance. This position is to support a team of materials engineers in improving the reliability and performance of our products throughout the company. Training and detailed instruction will be provided for all specific tasks or measurements required. Responsibilities: Operation of lab equipment Mechanical testing using an Instron or similar test apparatus Sample preparation of materials for mechanical or chemical testing Imaging and measuring of test samples Failure analysis of brittle materials Data recording and reporting to engineering team Required Skills: Hands on lab experience Experience with laboratory characterization, including optical microscopy (Keyence, Stereoscope) Familiarity with basic materials science concepts Comfortable with managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent tasks Ability to record and report data cleanly to many engineers Excellent record keeping and attention to detail Desired Skills: Lab management and workflow development Preferred experience with Instron for materials testing Experience with any materials characterization techniques (e.g. SEM, optical profilometry, color measurements, FTIR, DSC, Raman) Experience with CAD or design software Experience with project tracking or task management tools (e.g. Jira) Estimated Min Rate: $60.00 Estimated Max Rate: $70.00 What's In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh's hiring clients' preferences. To learn more about Yoh's privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.yoh.com/privacy-notice