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82 materials science engineer jobs at 56 companies in Buena Park, CA

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Materials Engineer II
Lake Forest, California, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
IRP Medical
IRP Medical: Manufacturer of precision silicone and elastomer components for medical devices.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in materials science or related engineering, 4+ years in materials science and engineering, polymer and metallic wire experience, testing methodologies, DOE, technical writing, and English fluency.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Microsoft Office, Design of Experiments (DOE)
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Sr. Materials Engineer
Riverside or Los Angeles
$115k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bourns
Bourns: Manufactures and sells electronic components and sensor solutions.
5+ YOEBachelor of Science in applied chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science engineering. Requires materials chemistry, rheology, analytical instrumentation, statistics, and communication skills; five years' relevant experience if holding a chemistry or biology BA.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), CSAM, X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA), Spectrophotometer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project
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Materials Engineer, Polymer Development
Hawthorne, California, United States
$100k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer science, or materials science and engineering, plus 2+ years of polymer formulation, chemical synthesis, polymer chemistry, or non-metallic materials engineering experience.
FTIR, TGA, DSC, DMA, TMA, TPS, NMR, UV-Vis, GPC, GC, MS
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Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim
Irvine, California, United States
$86k-$107k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivian
RivianNASDAQ: RIVN: Designs and manufactures electric vehicles and charging networks.
4+ YOEBS in materials science/engineering required (MS preferred), 4+ years materials development experience preferred, multi-disciplined experience with plastics/films/textiles/composites, project/vendor management, strong communication, Google suite proficiency, ~10% travel.
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Chemical / Materials Engineer – Space Solar
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Starpath
Starpath: Manufacturing space-rated solar hardware and lunar mining robotics.
1+ YOEBachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, applied physics, or related field; 1+ year hands-on experience with photovoltaic, optoelectronic, polymer, or related materials; experiment and data analysis skills.
XRD, XPS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM, AFM, Python, MATLAB, EQE
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Materials Engineer: Metal Additive Manufacturing
Malibu, California, United States
$81k-$99k/yr OnsiteFull Time
HRL Laboratories
HRL Laboratories: Conducts advanced scientific research for aerospace and automotive industries.
0+ YOEEngineering or physical sciences degree, 0–3 years of experience, CAD and engineering programming knowledge, additive manufacturing and mechanical characterization experience, scientific data analysis, communication, and U.S. citizenship with clearance eligibility.
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), 3D printers, CAD, SolidWorks, Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, Pycnometry, X-ray computed tomography, Optical microscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, Mechanical testing, Instrumentation, Data acquisition
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Materials and Process Engineer (Mid/ Senior)
El Segundo, California, United States
$105k-$167k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hybron Technologies
Hybron Technologies: An advanced manufacturing producing lightweight composites at mass-production scale for aerospace, defense, and energy applications.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering or science, 3+ years of composite materials industry experience for mid-level or 5+ years with technical leadership for senior-level, materials characterization, testing, failure analysis, and U.S. Person status required.
Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermal Mechanical Analysis (TMA), JMP, Minitab, AS9100, NADCAP, MIL-SPEC
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Materials and Process Engineer 3/4
Woodland Hills, California, United States
$104k-$194k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEActive US Secret clearance, STEM bachelor's (materials science preferred), 5+ years engineering experience (Principal) or 8+ years (Sr Principal), metallurgy and manufacturing process knowledge, lab/ metallography experience.
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Manager, Stage Materials & Processes Engineering
Long Beach, California, United States
$150k-$224k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
6+ YOE2+ MgmtBachelor's in materials science/engineering or related field,6+ years materials & process engineering experience,2+ years leading technical teams,proficiency in M&P qualification,failure analysis,and experimental design.
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Materials Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Hawthorne or Los Angeles or El Segundo
$30-$35/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Freeform
Freeform: Deploys autonomous AI-powered metal 3D printing factories.
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in materials science, materials engineering, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, or a similar discipline; requires experimental design and statistical data analysis skills.
laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Instron, R, JMP, Minitab
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Materials Scientist – Surface Chemistry & Adhesion
Aliso Viejo, California, United States
$120k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RxSight
RxSightNASDAQ: RXST: Develops and manufactures adjustable intraocular lenses for cataract surgery.
Ph.D. in materials science, surface science, polymer science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field; expertise in polymer interfaces, adhesion, surface modification, coatings, experiments, characterization, and regulated product development.
Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, AFM, SEM/EDS
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Senior Manager, Materials Development (Apparel)
Los Angeles or Asia or Europe or North America
$130k-$150k/yr HybridFull Time
adidas
adidasFrankfurt Stock Exchange: ADS: Designs and manufactures athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories.
8+ YOEDegree in engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, textile engineering, or related field; 8+ years relevant experience; advanced materials development knowledge, project leadership, stakeholder skills, Microsoft Office, and English proficiency.
Microsoft Office
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Materials Scientist — Organic Crystal Growth & Process Engineering
Pasadena, California, United States
$154k-$217k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Meta
MetaNASDAQ: META: Develops social networking platforms and virtual reality technologies.
3+ YOEPhD in chemical/ materials science or related field; 3+ years experience; strong materials development and characterization background.
COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Fluent, Siemens FLOEFD/StarCCM+, NX, SolidWorks, CNC machining, 3D printing, NMR, GC/MS, LC/MS, SEM, AFM, XRD, DSC, TGA
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Robotics Engineer: Process
Carson, California, United States
$80k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
GrayMatter Robotics
GrayMatter Robotics: Develops autonomous robotic systems for industrial surface finishing applications.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Process Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; 1+ year manufacturing process development experience; strong materials science knowledge; analytical and collaborative skills; U.S. work authorization.
CAD
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Sr Research Engineer - Polymer Materials (Fontana, CA, US, 92337)
Fontana, California, United States
$120k-$135k/yr OnsiteFull Time
James Hardie
James HardieNYSE: JHX: Manufacturer of fiber cement siding and exterior building products.
0+ YOEPhD in polymer science/engineering or MS with 3–10 years of experience; PVC expertise; AI-assisted material characterization; travel ~35%; strong communication.
PVC, extrusion, formulation development, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheometer
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Chemical Engineer
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$70k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mycronic
MycronicNasdaq Stockholm: MYCR: Develops and manufactures high-precision electronics production equipment.
0+ YOEBachelor's in chemical/material engineering or material science required; 0–3 years' experience; strong oral/written communication; willingness to travel domestically and internationally; must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship.
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Propulsion Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$100k-$176k/yr HybridFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
4+ YOEMaster's in aerospace, mechanical, chemical, materials science engineering, physics, or related field; 4+ years applicable experience, or 6+ for Engineering Specialist; security clearance eligibility and U.S. citizenship required.
Python, MATLAB
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Senior Research Engineer
Huntington Beach, California, United States
$120k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Dunlop Sports Americas
Dunlop Sports Americas: Designs and manufactures premium golf and racket sports equipment.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or higher in engineering, materials science, or physics, plus 5+ years of golf or sporting goods engineering experience. Product development, FEA, and CAD experience preferred.
Finite Element Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computer Aided Design (CAD)
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Lead Application Engineer
Irvine or Irvine
$108k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Henkel
HenkelXETRA: HEN3: Manufactures laundry, beauty, and adhesive products globally.
5+ YOEDegree in engineering or materials science required; 5+ years (PhD) or 7+ years (BSc/MSc) experience in R&D/application engineering; customer support, SMT/encapsulant knowledge, material handling and statistical analysis (MinTab/JMP) experience; global travel up to 25%.
MinTab, JMP
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Engineer II, Technology (Metallurgy)
Irvine, California, United States
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ATI
ATINYSE: ATI: Manufactures specialty materials and metal components for aerospace and defense.
Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering or materials science; strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, organizational, and computer skills required.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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