70 materials developer jobs at 45 companies in Pacific Grove, CA

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Materials & Processes Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$205k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
10+ YOEMaster's degree in engineering, 10+ years in aerospace composite materials and structures, expertise in material qualification and certification, FAA Part 23/27 familiarity, NDT experience, strong communication and project management skills.
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Senior Materials Engineer – R&D Core Materials Engineering (Polymer)
San Jose, California, United States
$152k-$209k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Align Technology
Align TechnologyNASDAQ: ALGN: Designs and manufactures clear aligners and intraoral scanners.
8+ YOEM.S. or Ph.D. in polymer science/chemistry/chemical engineering; 8+ years in polymers, packaging, or medical devices; strong polymer characterization and data-driven decision making; cross-functional collaboration.
Polymer characterization methods, Material compatibility evaluation, Packaging materials design
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Materials Testing Engineer II
Aromas, California, United States
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Graniterock
Graniterock: Supplies construction materials and performs heavy civil infrastructure construction.
3+ YOEHigh school or GED; 3+ years in materials testing; state/regional certification; driver’s license; proficient in MS Office; able to lift 40 lbs; valid driving record.
Microsoft Office, Laboratory testing equipment
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Staff Materials Scientist – Thin Film Coatings
Cupertino, California, United States
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Vital Materials
Vital Materials: Manufactures rare metals and advanced materials for global industries.
Senior materials scientist with hands-on thin-film deposition (PVD/PECVD), coatings development, and cross-functional collaboration.
PVD, PECVD, Vacuum-based deposition, Thin-film characterization
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Field Engineer - Labor Equipment & Materials
San Jose, California, United States
$112k-$151k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bechtel
Bechtel: Designs and constructs large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree and 5+ years construction experience (Level I) required; contemporaneous field verification of labor, equipment, and materials; strong technical writing, data management, and communication skills; obtain CA Class C license within 60 days.
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DFM R&D Engineer — Advanced Simulation & Materials
Cupertino, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
7+ YOE7+ years FE modeling; solid/mechanics; CAE tools (Ansys, Abaqus); microelectronics materials; MS/PhD in related field.
Ansys, Abaqus, Finite Element Analysis
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Head of Materials AI (Hsinchu, Hsinchu County, TW, 300)
Hsinchu or San Jose or Germany or Taiwan or Korea or Japan
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Merck
MerckXETRA: MRK: A science and technology providing healthcare, life science, and electronics solutions.
10+ YOE10+ MgmtSenior leader to define and scale Materials AI portfolio; requires advanced degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years leading technical teams and digital transformation, hands-on AI/ML (LLMs, Bayesian optimization), lab digitization and ELN experience.
LLMs, Bayesian optimization, ML interatomic potential (MLIP), ELN, agentic AI architectures, Scaled Agile Frameworks
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Footwear Developer
Morgan Hill, California, United States
$80k-$120k/yr HybridFull Time
Specialized
Specialized: Designs and manufactures high-performance bicycles and cycling equipment.
5+ YOE5+ years in footwear development; experience with injected materials and rubber compounds; manage tooling development; cost and schedule management; willingness to travel 3-4 times per year; bachelor's in engineering or related field.
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Senior Staff - Semiconductor Etch Process Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$146k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Infineon Technologies
Infineon TechnologiesFrankfurt Stock Exchange: IFX: Designs and manufactures semiconductors for power and IoT systems.
5+ YOEMaster's in EE or Materials Science; 5+ years semiconductor dry etch process development experience; memory/logic etch module integration; strong communication, ownership, and data-analysis skills.
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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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Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly, Laser & Material Handling
San Jose, California, United States
$162k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Ensurge Micropower
Ensurge MicropowerOslo Børs: ENSU: Develops and manufactures solid-state microbatteries for connected electronic devices.
7+ YOE7–12+ years in manufacturing engineering; proven on-floor ownership; drive yield and throughput; hands-on with equipment and process development (assembly, laser, material handling).
MES, Traceability, Data-driven manufacturing
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R&D Process Engineer, Advanced Bonding Process Development
San Jose or California
$125k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Diamond Foundry
Diamond Foundry: Produces sustainable diamond wafers for semiconductors and jewelry.
Bachelor's degree in materials science, electrical or chemical engineering (or advanced degree), experience in semiconductor packaging or process engineering preferred, familiarity with bonding, thin-film deposition, surface preparation, metrology, failure analysis, reliability testing, strong problem-solving and communication skills.
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Office/Field Engineer Tunneling
San Jose or Long Beach or Evansville or Alexandria
OnsiteFull Time
Traylor Bros., Inc.
Traylor Bros., Inc.: Heavy civil contractor specializing in complex infrastructure construction projects.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 2-8 years field/office engineering experience, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and AutoCAD, ability to analyze survey data, estimate materials/costs, inspect sites, communicate clearly, and lead teams.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD
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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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Mechanical Engineer - Hands (Compliant Elements)
San Jose, California, United States
$120k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Figure
Figure: Develops autonomous humanoid robots for commercial and residential tasks.
3+ YOE3+ years mechanical design in softgoods/plastics/elastomers; degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Materials, Robotics, or Mechatronics; strong 3D CAD, injection molding, material selection; elastomers and flexible systems experience.
3D CAD, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, FEA, MATLAB
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Process Engineer I
San Jose, California, United States
$78k-$98k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Honeywell International
Honeywell InternationalNASDAQ: HON: Designs and manufactures technologies for aerospace, buildings, and industry.
0.5+ YOEBS in engineering required; 6 months–1 year manufacturing experience; hands-on process improvement using Design of Experiments and statistical techniques; experience with automation equipment and assembly materials; ability to obtain security clearance.
Design of Experiments (DOE), pick and place machines, epoxy dispensers, wire bonding machines
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Senior Product Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$85k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lumentum
LumentumNASDAQ: LITE: Manufacturer of optical and photonic components for global networks.
0+ YOEMS or PhD in EE, materials science, or applied physics; deep semiconductor process knowledge; strong statistical analysis (JMP or Minitab); 0-3 years device/process experience; foundry and failure analysis familiarity.
JMP, Minitab
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Senior Environmental Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$171k-$208k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: Public transit and transportation infrastructure provider for Silicon Valley.
6+ YOESenior Environmental Engineer responsible for managing hazardous materials remediation projects, regulatory compliance, and coordination with consultants and regulators for VTA facilities and construction projects.
CADD, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Project Management Software
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Process Engineer – Electroplating
San Jose, California, United States
$100k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Sanmina
SanminaNASDAQ: SANM: Designs and manufactures complex electronics and mechanical systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (chemical/materials preferred), 5+ years electrochemical processing experience (or grad degree with <5 years), SPC, DOE, 8D/DMAIC, JMP/Minitab/Excel proficiency, strong data analysis and communication skills.
JMP, Minitab, Microsoft Excel, SPC, DMAIC, 8D
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Principle Equipment Engineer
San Jose or Sunnyvale
$160k-$228k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nokia
NokiaNYSE: NOK: Sells telecommunications infrastructure and software for global network operators.
15+ YOE15+ years manufacturing equipment engineering experience; expertise in vacuum systems, RF, mechanical design, electrical troubleshooting, data collection, Visual Basic; must lift 50 lbs and follow cleanroom/hazardous materials safety.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Visual Basic, ASML TEl systems, ASML 5500 200 Steppers, Tel ACT8 Coat/develop