Location: Cupertino, CA (Onsite)
Introduction
Join our Quality Engineering team to ensure our products exceed customer expectations. We're looking for a passionate individual about materials characterization who will ensure our battery products perform exceptionally. You'll combine hands-on mechanical testing with rigorous data collection to validate material properties and measure real-world performance of thin layer materials. You'll understand not just what materials do, but how they perform under various mechanical and reliability conditions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 1 year of proven experience with mechanical testing and reliability testing
- Hands-on experience with material characterization equipment and stress-strain testing (Instron tensile, electropulse, etc.)
- Meticulous attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to travel between locations in Santa Clara Valley as required
- Prior work experience in a related industry
- Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with mechanical testing standards and protocols
- Experience with data analysis and statistical interpretation
- Experience with thin layer materials testing
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Execute comprehensive material characterization tests using specialized mechanical testing equipment
- Perform systematic stress-strain property extraction from thin layer materials used in battery products
- Design and implement test protocols for mechanical test scenarios
- Identify and classify material properties that reveal performance characteristics and areas for improvement
- Generate detailed test reports to capture overall material performance and reliability metrics
- Collect, organize, and validate datasets
- Analyze collected mechanical test data to surface patterns, anomalies, and performance insights
- Create detailed documentation and reports that translate technical findings
- Prepare test samples according to established protocols and quality standards
- Document sample preparation methodologies for reproducibility and team knowledge-sharing
- Collaborate with development teams to refine testing approaches and material specifications
- Communicate findings clearly—both technical results and their implications for product performance
- Contribute to test plan design and documentation that ensure product quality standards
- Deliver accurate and timely results with exceptional attention to detail
Company Benefits & Culture
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Commitment to quality and excellence
For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.