APL Scientist 1 Job at Beyondsoft Consulting

Beyondsoft Consulting Vancouver, WA

$18 - $23 an hour
Overview:
WHO WE ARE:
Beyondsoft Consulting, Inc. is a leading technical solutions and consulting partner. We combine emerging technologies and proven methodologies to tailor elegant solutions that solve complex challenges and empower our customers to accelerate their business goals. For the past 25+ years we have been providing a broad range of high-quality IT services, including staff augmentation, business process outsourcing, custom software solutions, test automation, digital enablement, and other software engineering and digital transformation services.


WHAT WE’RE ABOUT:

We believe that collaboration, transparency, and accountability are the values that guide our business, our delivery, and our brand. Everyone has something to bring to the table, and we believe in working together with our peers and clients to leverage the best of one another in everything we do. When we proactively collaborate, business decisions become easier, innovation is greater, and outcomes are better.


Our ability to achieve our mission and live out our values depends upon a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. So, we strive to foster a workplace where people have the respect, support, and voice they deserve, where innovative ideas flourish, and where people can unleash their brilliance. For more information regarding DEI at Beyondsoft, please go to https://www.beyondsoft.com/diversity/.

Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are currently hiring a APL Scientist 1 to support our global software client onsite in Vancouver, Washington. This role is technical in nature and the ideal candidate would benefit from experience in an ever-evolving R&D team culture. This is a long-term position with day shift available working at the client-site with a Monday through Friday work week.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
  • Perform complex testing tasks at the direction of the engineering staff, including printbar air gain measurements, images with/without measurements and slice movies generated by the 3D X-ray machine.
  • Observe and analyze test results or test output and report findings & observations to the engineering staff. Specifically, for the 3D X-ray machining identify voids or cracks in components/ parts being analyzed, determine if parts are in spec from a metrology standpoint, directly measure motor brush wear, printbar air gain, and electronic open/short/alignment analysis.
  • Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance, in accordance with test equipment user guides. For the 3D X-ray machine, this can only be performed under direct supervision of technical staff.
  • Write processes and operating instructions for using machines & test equipment.
  • Provide suggestions on process & test improvements to further enhance customer test results.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum educational level expectation is a 2-year STEM degree. 4-year bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Physics/Engineering is ideal. On-the-job work experience and job skills training in lieu of a college diploma is acceptable.
  • Some experience in a physics/materials science lab or engineering setting is preferred. Work experience requirements can be waived/reduced depending on education qualifications, skillset, industry standard certifications or other related industry work experience
  • Experience working in an R&D testing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed written engineering test reports, which may include translation of complex scientific terms into more easily understandable language.
  • Good verbal communications, independent problem-solving and soft skills.
  • General understanding of the operation and maintenance of machines and test equipment.
  • Intermediate level knowledge of MS-Word and MS-Excel including formula creation & pivot tables.
  • Preferred to have experience in data capture & collection systems in an experimental lab environment.
  • Able to multi-task and prioritize workflow and execute test plans based on engineering test requests.
  • Able to independently make decisions, take appropriate action and share learned skills.
  • Knowledge of writing engineering reports is desired.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical instructions.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work and troubleshoot independently and with a team.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • General knowledge of technical & operational understanding of the following test equipment is preferred:
    • Operation of the GE L300 3D X-ray System, including Volume Graphics Analysis Software and CAD Software or equivalent.
    • L&W Acoustic Modulus Tester
    • Pick Roller Tester
    • Instron Tester
    • Bruker UMT
    • Dillon Mechanical Tester
    • Permeance tester
    • High-Speed Video
    • Scanning Electron Microscope
    • Testing Machine Tribometer
    • Optical Microscopes (including light polarization & light/dark field illumination


WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

Because we know how important our people are to the success of our clients, it’s a priority to make sure we stay committed to our employees and making Beyondsoft a great place to work. We take pride in offering competitive compensation and benefits along with a company culture that embodies continuous learning, growth, and training with a dedicated focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance.

  • A competitive pay of $18-$23/hr, depending upon experience.
  • 15 days per year of Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 9 paid holidays per year (which includes 1 personal floating holiday).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following company-sponsored benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance plan (EAP), and basic life and AD&D insurance.
  • Eligible employees (and their families) are offered the following voluntary employee-funded benefits: Health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, commuter benefits, voluntary accident & critical injury coverage, voluntary long-term care coverage, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.

Beyondsoft provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and the full employee lifecycle up through and including termination.



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