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Coating Scientist I-II - AREVA Solar Job In NORTH AMERICA-United States-California-Mountain View

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Category:  Development Finance
Job Type:  Permanent
City:  NORTH AMERICA-United States-California-Mountain View
Job Description
LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?
ENJOY A NEW EXCITING CAREER IN A GROWING INDUSTRY!
AREVA supplies solutions for power generation with less carbon. Its expertise and unwavering insistence on safety, security, transparency and ethics are setting the standard, and its responsible development is anchored in a process of continuous improvement.
Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering to utilities covers every stage of the fuel cycle, nuclear reactor design and construction, and related services. The group is also expanding in renewable energies - wind, solar, bioenergies, hydrogen and storage - to be one of the top three in this sector worldwide in 2012.
With these two major offers, AREVA's 48,000 employees are helping to supply ever safer, cleaner and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.
AREVA provides its customers with solutions for low-carbon power generation in North America and all over the world. As the leader in nuclear energy and a significant, growing player in the renewable energies sector, AREVA combines U.S. and Canadian leadership, access to worldwide expertise and a proven track record of performance. Sustainable development is a core component of AREVA's strategy. Its more than 5,000 U.S. and Canadian employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people. AREVA Inc. is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Visit us at http://us.areva.com or follow us at Twitter.
The AREVA Renewable Energies Business Group:
A world leader in nuclear energy, AREVA is resolutely committed to the development of solutions for CO2 free energy production. It is a matter of responding to the planet's essential requirements in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while providing energy to the largest number of people. AREVA is developing a portfolio of activities based on four renewable energies : wind energy, bioenergy, solar power and hydrogen power, as well as energy storage.
Solar Energy:
AREVA offers turnkey solutions for concentrated solar (CSP) technologies. AREVA's experience in thermal technology and fluid mechanics is well adapted to the concentrated solar power market. Today, the EPC services needed to establish a ready-to-operate CSP plant are fully integrated in AREVA's technology offer.
Job Description:
AREVA is seeking a Coating Scientist for our Solar location in Mountain View, CA. You will contribute to the research and advanced development of solar selective optical coatings.
Responsibilities and duties include:
  • Preparing samples to collect data and the Collection and analysis of optical spectroscopy data from coatings.
  • Chemical and structural characterization of coatings.
  • Implementing data processing and data storage methods.
  • Sample categorization and organization.
  • Accurate documentation of all work with detailed notes and internal reports.
  • Perform experiments that test coating performance and degradation.
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
  • B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.
  • A minimum of one - three years of laboratory experience (in school through an internship with hands on work or in industrial lab setting).
  • Experience performing Optical spectroscopic measurements, e.g. UV-vis, FTIR, and willingness to do this as a large part of the position.
  • Materials characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, AFM, XPS, etc.).
  • Sample preparation for materials characterization (sectioning, surface prep., etching, etc.).
  • Computer programming skills.
  • Formal coursework in programming or documented experience in programming.
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position.
  • Matlab and Labview experience.
  • Knowledge of geometric optics theory (interference, diffraction, dispersion, etc.).
  • Design of Experiment knowledge.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated trouble shooting and problem solving abilities.
TRAVEL
Sporadic (5%) domestic travel.
We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diverse and unified team of professionals. Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn and gain professional growth through education, exciting projects and career mobility. AREVA recognizes your achievements and excellent performance through various performance incentive, recognition and reward programs. Our commitment is to you, the employee.
Come work in an environment that is driven by integrity, innovation and visionary thinking. Join AREVA today, revolutionize the energy industry and energize your future!

Post Date:  09/12/2011
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