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Material Science Engineer

  • Internship
  • Tucson (Pima)
  • Energy / Materials / Mechanics

Job description



·  Job facts

Summary

Employs diversified knowledge of material science and engineering principles to study the material and chemical interaction problems in complex systems involving hardware, chemicals and reagents. Assess material compatibility risks using analytical tools and instrumentation and work with engineers and scientists to mitigate material compatibility risks by deploying engineering and scientific solutions. Work with internal and external experts to perform and set up material compatibility testing with materials/chemicals of various hazards and toxicity levels. General responsibilities include material compatibility risk assessment, generation, participating in design reviews, material testing to assess performance against specification and assessment of system interactions. Makes independent decisions. Support manufacturing in evaluating material compatibility issues in manufacturing processes and work with engineering and scientists to troubleshoot and root cause material compatibility issues in systems.

Responsibilities

Consistently uses company concepts, policies and procedures, familiar with and follows standard practices. Projects are assigned with defined scope and goals.

Direction is provided by more senior engineering staff, management or project leader.

Participates in efforts to define new components, products or processes and identify technical challenges.

Makes suggestions to improve work processes.

Creates potentially patentable components for systems, or processes.

Plans and executes assigned projects; utilizes thorough technical and theoretical understanding of numerous techniques.

Analyzes data, evaluates results, forms conclusions and provides/implements process or document improvements.

Applies advanced engineering knowledge to projects.

Executes experiments; participates in experimental design. Utilizes DOE where appropriate.

Participates in technical team activities. Shares knowledge and expertise with others.

Participates in project planning, process updates and contributes to experimental design.

Prepares and delivers presentations of project results to own or other groups.

Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Material Science / Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent plus 4 years minimum of related experience. PreferMS degree in a directly related discipline + 2 years of related experience required; OR, PhD degree and no experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Common and specialized materials; thermoplastics, metals, coatings, composites, elastomers, fluoropolymers, adhesives etc. used within the industry for fluidics systems

Chemistry and Engineering knowledge of materials, as well as knowledge of classical mechanics (fluids, heat and mass etc.)

ISO/ASTM standard methods for evaluating materials and chemical compatibility, IEC & USP

Operation of analytical instruments in lab environments and analyze data

Technical writing skills to produce test protocols, test reports and documents

Microsoft Office tools, statistical analysis (e.g., Minitab), Statistical Process Control (SPC), LabView

Collaboration across complex projects with ambitious milestones in high pressure circumstances

Succinct verbal and written communication.

Travel requirements

Estimated @ 5% dependent on Business Needs

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Engineering, Engineering > Design Engineering & Architecture

·  Who we are

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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