368 characterization jobs at 170 companies in California

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Process Characterization Technician
Fremont, California, United States
$28-$40/hr OnsiteFull Time
Bloom Energy
Bloom EnergyNYSE: BE: Manufactures solid oxide fuel cell systems for onsite power.
Execute process characterization experiments, collect and analyze process/metrology data, perform defect inspection and characterization, support SPC and root cause investigations in a manufacturing environment.
Microsoft Excel, SEM
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SIPI Characterization Engineer
Mountain View, California, United States
$120k-$475k/yr HybridFull Time
MatX
MatX: Developing custom silicon chips optimized for large language models.
5+ YOE5+ years SI/PI and hardware characterization experience; BEng or higher; deep SerDes and PDN knowledge; hands-on lab and test automation experience; Python proficiency; strong communication and critical thinking.
Python, VNA, TDR, oscilloscope, BERTs, power analyzer, JEDEC, PCIe, SPC
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Analytical & Characterization Lead
San Leandro, California, United States
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PHNX Materials
PHNX Materials: Refining coal ash into high-performance industrial materials.
Doctorate in a relevant field and lab leadership experience. Hands-on ownership of multi-instrument characterization (ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF), method development/validation, QA/QC, sampling design, and high-volume bench testing.
ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, Isothermal calorimetry, TGA, LOI, R3, LIMS, Synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy
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PIC Characterization Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States
$152k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum: Builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics technology.
3+ YOEPh.D. or M.S. in EE/Physics/Photonics, 3+ years photonic characterization experience, hands-on with tunable lasers, OSAs, power meters, scopes, probe stations; strong Python automation and data analysis skills.
tunable lasers, OSAs, power meters, scopes, probe stations, Python
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TPV Characterization Technician
Sunnyvale or San Jose
$40-$49/hr OnsiteFull Time
Antora Energy
Antora Energy: Manufacturing thermal batteries for zero-emissions industrial heat and power.
2+ YOE2+ years lab or production experience with electronic/optoelectronic device characterization; high school diploma or GED required; attention to detail, strong communication, and willingness to learn; Python and experience with PL/EL/EQE/FTIR/IV/LIT desirable.
photoluminescence (PL), external quantum efficiency (EQE), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), current-voltage (IV), electroluminescence (EL), lock-in thermography (LIT), TLM, probe stations, Thermal Tester, Python
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Principal PIC Characterization Engineer
Los Gatos, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Arycs Technologies
Arycs Technologies: Develops power-efficient coherent optical connectivity for AI and data centers.
5+ YOE5+ years industry experience in silicon photonics or optical communications; hands-on wafer-scale probe and PIC characterization; Python/MATLAB scripting; high-speed optical measurement experience.
Python, MATLAB, JMP, VNA, DAC, ADC
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Battery Materials Characterization Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Design and characterize battery materials, develop integrated battery solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional product development teams to improve battery performance.
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Senior Laser & SOA Characterization Engineer
Boston or Mountain View
$210k-$267k/yr HybridFull Time
Lightmatter
Lightmatter: Develops photonic processors and interconnects for AI data centers
5+ YOEPhD or Master's in EE/Physics/Photonics, 5+ years hands-on semiconductor laser/SOA characterization, strong lab instrumentation and Python automation skills, experience with laser physics and device analysis, strong communication.
Python, PyVISA, LabVIEW, MATLAB
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Electrical Characterization Engineer (San Francisco, CA, US)
San Francisco, California, United States
$54k-$122k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Capgemini
CapgeminiEuronext Paris: CAP: Provides global IT consulting and digital transformation services.
10+ YOEBS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field; 10+ years in electronics characterization; lab instrumentation experience; fundamentals of EE; vehicle electrical systems knowledge; Python scripting; firmware with C; Databricks or similar environment (nice to have).
Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, Electronic loads, Digital multimeters, Python, C, Databricks
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Memory Device and Characterization Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
$160k-$265k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Sandisk
SandiskNasdaq: SNDK: Designs and manufactures flash memory and data storage products.
Master's or PhD in EE/Physics (or related) with hands-on device testing and electrical characterization of non-volatile memory; strong device physics, data analysis, scripting (Python) and lab/test equipment experience; strong communication.
Python, JMP, ATE memory testers, Automated probers, lab test equipment, AI tools
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Senior Speed Characterization Engineer - Silicon Co-Design Group
Santa Clara, California, United States
$136k-$265k/yr HybridFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
5+ YOE5+ years hands-on silicon experience, BS/MS in EE/CE/Systems or equivalent, expertise in timing analysis, frequency/Vmin characterization, scripting (Python/Perl/C/C++), and strong computer-architecture fundamentals.
Python, Perl, C/C++
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Materials Characterization Technician II
Long Beach, California, United States
$26-$35/hr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
2+ YOE2+ years machining experience operating/programming CNC lathes, mills, or EDM; machine maintenance and calibration; inspection with calipers/micrometers; interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
CNC lathes, CNC mills, wire EDM machines, CAD, G-code, CAD/CAM software, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators
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Scientist/Senior Scientist, Analytical Development & Characterization – Cell Therapy
Redwood City, California, United States
$160k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Retro Biosciences
Retro Biosciences: Developing therapies to extend healthy human lifespan.
5+ YOE5+ years industry experience in analytical development/characterization for biologics or cell/gene therapy; hands-on flow cytometry and functional assay development; IND-enabling study design, data documentation, and regulatory knowledge; advanced degree preferred.
flow cytometry
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Intern - Characterization and Support
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design SystemsNASDAQ: CDNS: Develops computational software and hardware for electronic system design.
0+ YOEBachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, 0–2 years experience, strong fundamentals in analog/digital electronics, RTL, signal integrity, control systems, Python/C scripting, problem-solving and communication skills.
Python, C
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Intern - Characterization and Support
San Jose, California, United States
$40-$69/hr OnsiteFull Time
Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design SystemsNasdaq: CDNS: Provides software and hardware for designing advanced semiconductor systems.
0+ YOECurrently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in electrical engineering; strong fundamentals in analog/digital electronics, RTL, signal integrity; strong analytical and communication skills; Python/C scripting a plus.
Python, C
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Intern - Characterization and Support
San Jose, California, United States
$40-$69/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Cadence
CadenceNASDAQ: CDNS: Developing computational software and hardware for electronic system design.
0+ YOEPursuing a Bachelors or Masters in electrical engineering; 0–2 years experience; strong analog/digital fundamentals, RTL and signal integrity familiarity; Python or C script experience; excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Python, C
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Semiconductor Characterization Lab Engineer
Roseville, California, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bosch
Bosch: Global manufacturer of automotive and industrial engineering technology.
2+ YOEBachelor's in electrical/electronics engineering, 2+ years lab experience, hands-on use of oscilloscopes/power supplies/DMMs/function generators, soldering and PCB rework, ability to support high-voltage testing and maintain safety.
oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, Altium Designer, MATLAB, LabVIEW
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Analog Test & Characterization Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$139k-$259k/yr HybridFull Time
Nokia
NokiaNYSE: NOK: Sells telecommunications infrastructure and software for global network operators.
2+ YOEMS with 2-3 years of experience or fresh PhD in EE/Physics; strong lab skills, PCB/debugging, scripting in Perl/LabVIEW/Python/MATLAB, analog/mixed-signal design knowledge, good communication and teamwork, HTOL/ESD experience, travel as needed.
Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, Phase Noise Analyzers, Power Supplies, Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, Perl, LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
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Sr Metrology and Characterization Engineer
Fremont, California, United States
$136k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kyocera SLD Laser
Kyocera SLD Laser: Develops and manufactures high-performance gallium nitride laser light sources.
BS or graduate degree in a physical science/engineering, experience with GaN epitaxy and wafer metrology, hands-on use of XRD/AFM/SEM/PL/RTA, data analysis with JMP/Minitab/Python, and quality system experience (ISO/IATF, MSA, SPC).
XRD, AFM, SEM, PL, optical microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, RTA, profilometry, ellipsometry, interferometry, SIMS, CL, TEM, JMP, Minitab, Python
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Sr. Engineer, MEMS Characterization and Metro
Santa Clara, California, United States
$115k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SiTime
SiTimeNASDAQ: SITM: Designs and sells silicon MEMS precision timing solutions.
MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Physics; PhD preferred; strong project leadership; hands-on analog electronics and RF test experience; MEMS/test automation expertise.
LabVIEW, MATLAB, C#, RF test equipment, Analog electronics