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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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Research Scientist, Materials Characterization
Menlo Park or San Francisco
$225k-$325k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Periodic Labs
Periodic Labs: Builds autonomous laboratories for AI-driven scientific discovery.
5+ YOEPhD or advanced degree preferred with 5+ years in physical property characterization; hands-on experience with electronic/magnetic/thermal measurements, cryogenics, low-noise techniques, data analysis, and instrumentation commissioning.
Python, Jupyter, LIMS, PPMS, MPMS
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Materials Engineer
Marina, California, United States
$87k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Joby Aviation
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
2+ YOEB.S. in materials-related engineering,2+ years in metallic materials characterization or manufacturing,knowledge of metallic powder handling and AM processes,experience with microscopy/hardness/mechanical testing,and strong written/verbal communication.
X-ray CT
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Senior Materials Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$120k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Danaher
DanaherNYSE: DHR: Develops scientific instruments and diagnostic tools for healthcare markets.
5+ YOEBachelor's in materials or related field,5+ years materials engineering experience in regulated manufacturing,expertise with polymers/elastomers/adhesives,material characterization and root cause analysis,experience with supplier change and quality systems.
FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM, EDS
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Materials Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.)
Menlo Park, California, United States
$140k-$157k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Exponent
ExponentNASDAQ: EXPO: Provides multidisciplinary scientific and engineering consulting for complex problems.
Ph.D. in Materials Science/Engineering or related, expertise in materials characterization (SEM,FIB,TEM,EDS,XPS,SIMS,FTIR,X-ray,nanoindentation), experimental design, strong communication, legally authorized to work in the US.
SEM, FIB, TEM, EDS, XPS, SIMS, FTIR, X-ray, nanoindentation
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Materials Research Engineer -- Principal Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$158k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Western Digital
Western DigitalNASDAQ: WDC: Design and manufacture data storage devices and systems.
Ph.D. in materials science, physics, electrical engineering, or related field; expertise in emerging materials and devices; hands-on UHV deposition and film characterization experience; nanofabrication and research project leadership skills.
Ultra-high vacuum (UHV), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
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Materials Scientist – ALD Coating Technology
Santa Clara, California, United States
$124k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Manufacturers of equipment for semiconductor and display production.
5+ YOE5+ years ALD coatings and hardware development experience, BS in Engineering required (Masters/PhD preferred), expertise in ALD film development, materials characterization, data analysis, project execution, and customer interaction.
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Materials Scientist – ALD Coating Technology
Santa Clara, California, United States
$124k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Produces equipment and services for chip and display manufacturing.
5+ YOE5+ years ALD coatings and hardware development experience; BS in Engineering required (MS/PhD preferred); expertise in materials characterization, surface chemistry, failure analysis, data analysis, and customer-facing problem resolution.
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Principal Mechanical Engineer Metals and Materials
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$220k-$330k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Intuitive
IntuitiveNASDAQ: ISRG: Robotic-assisted systems for minimally invasive surgery.
15+ YOE15+ years engineering experience in metals/materials for medical device or precision manufacturing; expertise in metallurgy, failure analysis, material characterization, and manufacturing processes; BS required, MS/PhD preferred.
SolidWorks, FEA, SEM, EDS, XRD
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Senior Scientist, Immunoassay Development, Critical Reagents & Reference Materials
San Carlos, California, United States
$165k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vaxcyte
VaxcyteNASDAQ: PCVX: Developing vaccines to prevent and treat bacterial diseases.
5+ YOEHands-on monoclonal antibody generation and characterization experience; 5+ years biopharma experience (PhD preferred) or equivalent; immunoassay platform experience; stability and lifecycle management expertise.
ELISA, MSD, Luminex, electrochemiluminescence-based assays
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R&D Engineer – Thin Film Materials
Palo Alto, California, United States
$95k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum: Builds fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics technology.
4+ YOEMSc/PhD in materials/engineering; 4+ yrs thin film growth/metrology; deposition (PVD/CVD/MBE); thin-film characterization; data analysis (Python/Excel/JMP); strong documentation and communication.
PVD, CVD, MBE, XRD, AFM, SEM, TEM, SIMS, STEM/EELS, Python, Excel, JMP
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Development Engineer III - Material Analysis
Santa Clara, California, United States
$109k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
First Solar
First SolarNASDAQ: FSLR: Designs and manufactures thin-film photovoltaic solar modules.
2+ YOEMaterials analysis SME for R&D; strong skills in advanced characterization, data analysis (Python/JMP), root-cause failure analysis, and lab method development.
XRD/GIWAXS, SEM/TEM, XPS/UPS, PL/TRPL, AFM, TOF-SIMS, Python, JMP
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Technical Sales Specialist - EAG Laboratories
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$110k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Eurofins Scientific
Eurofins ScientificEuronext Paris: ERF: Global provider of analytical testing and laboratory services.
B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related; materials characterization and surface analysis experience; strong communication, client engagement, proposal/quote preparation; U.S. Person (ITAR) required.
AFM, FTIR, GCMS
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Process Development Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$115k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Veeco
VeecoNasdaq: VECO: Manufactures precision processing systems for semiconductor and electronics production
3+ YOEDegree in physics/materials or related; 3+ years process development experience with vacuum thin film and thin film characterization techniques; ability to travel up to 25%.
four-point probe, ellipsometry, absorption/transmission spectroscopy, XRD/XRR, depth profilers
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Applications Development Engineer - Surfscan
Milpitas, California, United States
$98k-$166k/yr OnsiteFull Time
KLA
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing.
Advanced degree in EE/Physics/Materials/Engineering, deep system-level troubleshooting of optics, electronics, motion and robotics, product characterization, demonstrations, and collaboration with engineering and sales.
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Sr. Staff Foundry Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Power Integrations
Power IntegrationsNASDAQ: POWI: Produces high-voltage integrated circuits for efficient power conversion.
12+ YOEBachelor's in EE/Physics/Materials/Chemical Eng; 12+ years semiconductor process experience; foundry and yield optimization expertise; device characterization and reliability problem-solving skills.
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Quality Assurance Specialist - Fremont, CA (Hybrid)
Fremont, California, United States
$90k-$110k/yr HybridFull Time
BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions
BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions: Global provider of emissions catalysts and precious metals services.
3+ YOE3+ years QA experience, knowledge of ISO 9001/17025, failure/root-cause analysis, material characterization, 2D/3D mechanical design, and ability to travel up to 15%.
AutoCAD, SolidWorks
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Principal PIC Process Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$160k-$263k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nokia
NokiaNYSE: NOK: Sells telecommunications infrastructure and software for global network operators.
10+ YOEPh.D. in EE/Physics or related, 10+ years developing and characterizing materials and devices for optoelectronics, PIC device physics expertise, optoelectronic testing, modeling/scripting, and cross-functional leadership.
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MTS Laser Physics Design & Development Engineer
Goleta or Fremont or Santa Barbara
$157k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kyocera SLD Laser
Kyocera SLD Laser: Develops and manufactures gallium nitride-based laser light sources.
7+ YOEMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science; 7+ years in laser diode design; strong modeling and simulation; DOE experience; proficient in Python/MATLAB; device characterization
Photon Design, COMSOL, Lumerical, MATLAB, Python, JMP
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Principal Process Development Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$162k-$217k/yr OnsiteFull Time
QuantumScape
QuantumScapeNYSE: QS: Develops next-generation solid-state batteries for electric vehicles.
6+ YOEPhD or equivalent experience with 6+ years in process R&D; experience with materials characterization, equipment troubleshooting, CAD, statistics/data analysis (JMP or Python); ability to drive projects to completion.
XRD, SEM, FIB, EDS, SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, JMP, Python, Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP)
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