Materials and Processes Engineer
European Space Agency - ESA
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Noordwijk • Netherlands
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About the role
- Provide technical expertise and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of materials and processes throughout all project phases.
- Focus on the reliability of electronic assemblies and the associated manufacturing processes.
- Conduct ESA process audits of electronic assembly manufacturing lines in accordance with ECSS standards.
- Review test plans and assess test results for the verification of soldering processes in compliance with ECSS standards.
- Support tests, qualifications and failure investigations by coordinating relevant laboratory test activities and drafting relevant reports.
- Develop test and modelling methodologies for the evaluation of electronic assemblies and to verify processes against application requirements.
- Define, initiate and manage R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs in the field of electronic assembly.
- Contribute to technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes.
- Identify new application areas for multidisciplinary activities.
Requirements
- A master's in materials engineering or science is required for this post together with 4 years relevant professional experience in general engineering and science of materials and related manufacturing processes.
- Proven experience in the assessment of manufacturing processes.
- Good knowledge of materials performance and processing.
- Specific experience in high-reliability soldering connections.
- Project support experience in the reliability of electronic assemblies.
- Good knowledge of the ECSS standards relating to electronic manufacturing and experience in their application to the verification of electronic assembly processes.
- Proven experience in performing inspections of electronic assemblies and in using and applying ECSS standards.
- Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation.
- Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews.
- Understanding of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape.
- Experience in the preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation, such as statements of work and proposal evaluation.
Benefits
- ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment.
- We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
- At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities.
- Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace.
- The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
materials engineeringmanufacturing processessoldering connectionstest plansfailure investigationsR&D activitiesmodelling methodologiesprocess auditsmaterials performanceinspection of electronic assemblies
Soft Skills
technical expertiseconsultancyproject supportcoordinationreport draftingmanagementmonitoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
master's in materials engineering or science