Job Description
Job Description
Cross- Section Analyst
Shift/Hours: Monday through Friday
Pay Rate: DOE
Duration: Temporary (3 months) Potential to go Temp-to-Hire
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on cross-sectioning and polishing experience
PrideStaff has an exciting new opportunity to share for a Cross-Section Analyst in Sunnyvale! This position will allow you to assist a bona fide top employer in this market!
Cross- Section Analyst Job Duties Include:
- Independently perform precision cutting, mounting, grinding, and polishing of small or delicate samples, with an emphasis on consistent surface finish and accurate target placement.
- Locate and expose specified features using drawings, photographs, sample markings, and engineer instructions; maintain sample orientation and precise polishing endpoints.
- Select suitable mounting, grinding, and polishing methods for different materials and geometries.
- Preserve sample integrity while minimizing smearing, pull-out, edge rounding, delamination, and other preparation-induced artifacts.
- Inspect prepared cross-sections using optical microscopes; recognize artifacts and determine when further polishing or rework is needed.
- Independently capture optical micrographs at appropriate magnifications, including overview and detailed images; perform basic dimensional measurements and annotate images as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Cross- Section Analyst Preferred Skills Include:
- Experience with electronic components and assemblies is a plus.
- Experience preparing PCB/PCBAs, solder joints, vias, connectors, or semiconductor packages.
- Familiarity with vacuum impregnation.
- Familiarity with epoxy mounting.
- Familiarity with automated polishers.
- Familiarity with advanced microscopy.
- Able to provide 2 professional references
Cross- Section Analyst Requirements may Include:
- Hands-on mechanical cross-sectioning, sample preparation, optical microscopy/imaging, and X-ray inspection.
- Demonstrated hands-on professional experience with mechanical cross-sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing.
- Ability to accurately target small features, control polishing depth, and preserve delicate samples.
- Practical experience operating optical microscopes.
- Strong manual precision, attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Relevant laboratory or industry experience; a technical certification or degree is welcome but not required.
- Clear communication, ownership of deadlines, and effective collaboration with FA engineers.
- Go through an extensive pre-employment hiring process
- Willingness to submit to a pre-employment background check & drug screen
Benefits of working with PrideStaff:
- Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits
- Dental and Vision Plan Options
- Short-term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
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PrideStaff Company Overview
PrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources.
\nCompany Description
PrideStaff is a national staffing organization, delivering innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance!
Our Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.
Company Description
PrideStaff is a national staffing organization, delivering innovative solutions to the challenges employers face every day. Over the years, PrideStaff has been a consistent industry leader, developing technology and service processes that allow our organization to deliver superior performance. With locations across the United States, we're well positioned to partner with clients and candidates to ensure a successful match of employee talent with customer needs. When it comes to your success, we leave nothing to chance! \r\n\r\nOur Mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most.