Engineering Associate – Electrical/Mechanical

TL;DR

Engineering Associate (Electrical/Mechanical): Operate and develop benchtop test equipment to characterize new materials and conduct reliability testing with an accent on lab management, data analysis, and technical fabrication. Focus on troubleshooting technical challenges using scientific reasoning and contributing to engineering projects at a premier R&D facility.

Location: Wilmington, DE 19803 (onsite)

Salary: $62,400–$72,800

Company

Staffing firm placing talent at a premier research and development facility focused on new materials and cutting-edge hardware.

What you will do

• Operate and help develop benchtop test equipment to analyze material properties and conduct reliability testing.
• Maintain, verify, and calibrate laboratory equipment; ensure proper labeling and waste disposal.
• Collect and compile complex data sets from tests to support engineering projects.
• Use hand-held power tools for sample preparation, hardware modification, and fabrication.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges in the lab using scientific reasoning.

Requirements

• Fluency in English required for collaboration with multifunctional teams.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling.
• Strong background in hands-on electrical engineering.
• Experience with programming and data acquisition systems.
• Exceptional time management, organizational skills, and motivation to learn quickly.

Culture & Benefits

• Major medical, dental, vision coverage for assignments 13+ weeks.
• 401k and statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Work at a prestigious experimental R&D hub with autonomy in high-level scientific processes.