194 materials science engineer jobs at 80 companies in Berkeley, CA
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Senior Materials and Surface Science Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
$230k-$270k/yrOnsiteFull Time
nEye Systems: Develops MEMS-based silicon photonics optical circuit switches for data centers.
7+ YOEPhD required; 7+ years in semiconductor or photonics materials; deep expertise in surface chemistry, thin films, plasma processes, and materials characterization (SEM, TEM, AFM, XPS, ellipsometry, SIMS); experience with fabs and process integration.
Neuralink: Developing implantable brain-computer interfaces to restore human capabilities.
2+ YOEMS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; 2+ years explicit dynamics FEA; 2+ years mechanical testing; materials characterization experience; CAD proficiency; familiarity with test standards.
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
Eurofins ScientificEuronext Paris: ERF: Global provider of analytical testing and laboratory services.
Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science/Engineering or equivalent experience; strong TEM operation and analysis skills, TEM sample preparation, electron microscopy and semiconductor device knowledge; U.S. Person (ITAR); able to lift 10 lbs.
TEM, STEM, EDX, EELS, Digital Micrograph, FEI TEM, Oxford EDS, Bruker EDS, Gatan EELS
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent,2 years software engineering in research,knowledge of linear algebra/calculus/statistics,data analysis experience,experience with JAX/PyTorch/TensorFlow.
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
8+ YOE8+ years supply chain experience including procurement, inventory management, and logistics; B.S. in engineering/science/business or equivalent experience; ERP and Excel/VBA/SQL/Tableau proficiency; vendor and stakeholder management.
Keysight TechnologiesNYSE: KEYS: Provides electronic design, test, and simulation software and hardware.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field; 5+ years manufacturing engineering in a precision environment; strong troubleshooting and collaboration.
Statistical Process Control (SPC), Calibration tools, Process equipment, Measurement systems
MerckXETRA: MRK: A science and technology providing healthcare, life science, and electronics solutions.
1+ YOEPhD in computational chemistry/materials science or related field; strong Python software engineering, DFT and ML interatomic potential experience, HPC and containerization proficiency, and strong communication skills.
Diamond Foundry: Produces sustainable diamond wafers for semiconductors and jewelry.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or materials science, 5+ years hands-on hardware or materials testing experience, lab/testing and assembly skills, strong communication and problem-solving ability.
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
3+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent with 3+ years of experience; exposure to failure analysis and materials characterization tools; ability to travel internationally.
Materials characterization tools, Scanning Electron Microscopy, CT Scanning, FTIR
Materials Science Division Undergraduate Intern - Fall 2026
Livermore, California, United States
OnsiteInternship, Temporary
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Develops science and technology for United States national security.
Continuing undergraduate student in chemistry/materials/computational fields; eligible for Lab access under NDAA Section 3112; basic engineering/science skills, teamwork, communication, and familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Lam ResearchNASDAQ: LRCX: Designs and manufactures wafer fabrication equipment for the semiconductor industry.
8+ YOEMaster’s in Materials Science/Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Physics with 12+ yrs, or PhD with 8+ yrs (or equivalent experience). Experience with semiconductor equipment, SPC/DOE, MATLAB/Python, JMP/Minitab, and materials/process characterization.
MATLAB, Python, JMP, Minitab, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE)
MACOMNASDAQ: MTSI: Designs and manufactures semiconductor products for communications infrastructure.
10+ YOE10+ years in optoelectronic reliability; Master’s/PhD in engineering/physics/materials science; strong communication; leadership at product/tech level.
SEM, FIB, X-ray, EDS, IR imaging, HTOL, temperature cycling, vibration, SPC software
Form Energy: Developing multi-day batteries for grid-scale energy storage.
3+ YOEPhD or MS with 3+ years experience in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science; expertise in fluid mechanics, fluid handling, sensor selection, modeling, verification testing, and defining engineering requirements.
Halo Industries: Manufactures silicon carbide wafers using laser-based slicing technology.
5+ YOEBS in mechanical, electrical, or materials science; 5+ years in equipment maintenance/engineering in semiconductor fab; root-cause analysis; experience with hand/power tools; willing to overtime.
Lean Preventive Maintenance, AI tools, Microsoft Windows, Google Workspace, Process Logic Control (PLC), Data analysis
Attalon: Designs and manufactures precision optical and laser systems.
7+ YOELead the design, development, and deployment of thin-film coating processes; 7+ years in thin-film coating engineering; aerospace experience preferred; bachelor’s in physics/optics/materials science/engineering.
TFCalc, Macleod, Thin Film Deposition (Thermal Evaporation, E-Beam, Sputtering, CVD), Tooling Design, SolidWorks, MS Office