6 materials scientist jobs at 5 companies in Salida, CA
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Materials Scientist (Atom Probe Tomography)
Milpitas, California, United States
$120k-$160k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Eurofins ScientificEuronext Paris: ERF: Global provider of analytical testing and laboratory services.
2+ YOEMS or PhD in materials science/engineering, minimum 2 years hands-on Atom Probe Tomography (APT) experience, FIB specimen preparation, CAMECA LEAP operation, strong communication and teamwork, U.S. Person (ITAR) required.
Atom Probe Tomography (APT), CAMECA LEAP, Focused Ion Beam (FIB), FIB/SEM, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Develops science and technology for United States national security.
PhD in materials-related field, ability to obtain DOE Q-level clearance (U.S. citizenship required), expertise in CALPHAD, ICME, uncertainty quantification, and scientific software development; experience with thermodynamic tools and strong publication record.
KLANASDAQ: KLAC: Provides process control and yield management for semiconductor manufacturing.
Ph.D. in physics/materials science/EE or related; background in semiconductor physics, optics, light–matter interactions, vacuum equipment, materials characterization; experienced with optical test benches and simulations (Zemax, COMSOL, Lumerical); strong collaboration and communication skills.
R&D Packaging Scientist 1 (Recent Grad Starting in 2026)
Pleasanton, California, United States
HybridFull Time
CloroxNew York Stock Exchange: CLX: Manufactures and markets consumer cleaning and wellness products.
Recent graduate (Dec 2025–Aug 2026) with a 3.0+ GPA in packaging, materials, or mechanical engineering; knowledge of ASTM testing; experience with ArtiosCAD and TOPS; able to work in a lab and prototype samples.
Senior Engineer/Scientist – X-ray Source Development
Dublin, California, United States
$140k-$175k/yrHybridFull Time
ZEISS: Produces high-precision optical systems and optoelectronic technologies.
Master’s (or PhD) in Physics/Electrical Engineering/Materials Science, experience designing electron guns/electron optics and X‑ray targets, hands‑on prototyping, strong cross‑functional communication, and English fluency.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Develops science and technology for United States national security.
BS in materials science or related, hands-on sample preparation and characterization experience, ability to handle fissile materials, U.S. citizenship for DOE Q clearance, strong communication skills.
Optical Microscopy (OM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA)