Engineering Associate - Mechanical Engineering

Contract Engineer Specializing in Prototyping & Fabrication Location : Sunnyvale, California, United States Category : Science & Technology Class : Contractor, full-time, 6-month minimum contract (potential to convert to DuPont employee) INTRODUCTION The DuPont Silicon Valley Technology Center's (SVTC) Applications Engineering Laboratories are focused on supporting rapid prototyping and applications development for customer-driven projects, in addition to internal R&D initiatives. The laboratories serve a range of high impact business sectors, including advanced packaging and microfabrication, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, thermal management, optics, and high-speed communication. THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES The engineer specializing in prototyping & fabrication is expected to be the on-site subject matter expert in a diverse range of prototyping and fabrication techniques, including the development of advanced and Client fabrication methods serving a diverse and dynamic project portfolio of applications development work typical for SVTC. Fabrication and prototyping methods will span chemical, mechanical, thermal, subtractive, and additive techniques. The successful candidate will lead fabrication components of critical projects and assist in the testing and characterization of fabricated products. KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Engineer specializing in prototyping and fabrication techniques, including development of advanced / non-standard methods for unique applications
• Adept at hands-on lab work, creative thinking, problem solving in a unique and fast-paced applications engineering laboratory environment
• Ability to conduct hands-on experimental work, interpret data, and suggest modifications
• Perform tasks and lead fabrication projects involving laminations, coatings, laser ablation, 3D printing, ion milling +SEM analysis, dispensing, CNC milling, large format routing, etc.
• Lead additional prototyping and fabrication applications development initiatives relevant to strategic goals as they arrive
• Work closely with team of engineers / technical specialists in support of a broad project portfolio, including optical, thermal, and mechanical characterization
• Basic data analysis and statistics experience is expected
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people

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About DuPont At DuPont, we have an unbridled commitment to deliver essential innovations that enrich people's lives, enable sustainable development, and foster human potential for generations to come. On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the "Intended Electronics Separation")