Postdoctoral Appointee – Solder Science and Materials Characterization, Onsite

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Our team is seeking an engaging and motivated Postdoctoral Appointee to work on challenging technical problems in solder science and materials joining. This individual will work on a wide berth of projects requiring evaluation using advanced materials characterization, metallurgical analyses, and failure analysis efforts as part of both R&D and more applied-science activities.

These activities could include:

• Running experiments on advanced electrical and mechanical equipment,
• Conducting solder material evaluations,
• Relating metallurgical phenomena to testing in support of understanding materials behavior, and completing materials characterization through analyses, among others.
• Focusing on materials evaluation for applications in high reliability components.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

• PhD in chemistry, metallurgy, materials science, or related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q-level security clearance
• experience in solder mechanics, flux chemistry, materials characterization and/or mechanical testing
• Proven ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing though a proven publication history

• Experience in solder metallurgy, microelectronic components or printed circuit boards
• Experience in cross-sectioning samples for material interfaces, microstructural characteristics, failure analysis, and other material properties
• Experience with materials characterization or inspection equipment (i.e. optical/electron microscopes, SEM/EDS, etc.)
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently

The Microsystems Assembly & Brazing Department specializes in: (1) advanced packaging of electrical, MEMS-based, and optical components, and (2) addressing near-term and long-term soldering R&D needs, and (3) developing brazing methodologies for mission applications. The packaging team develops prototypes, fixtures, and proof-of concept devices to meet a wide variety of national security mission needs. We have advanced packaging and assembly capabilities that include precision wire bonding of integrated circuits, laser machining, and hermetic sealing, which are used to prototype complex integrated electronics assemblies. The soldering and brazing teams focus on understanding the process-to-performance connection of these joining methodologies, leading research to anticipate future needs while addressing engineering challenges affecting the mission today.

This posting will be open for Application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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