17 polymer jobs at 11 companies in San Francisco, CA

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Polymer Chemist/Plating Expert
Santa Clara, California, United States
$161k-$221k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Produces equipment and services for chip and display manufacturing.
Expertise in electroplating and polymer chemistry, process development, troubleshooting, data analysis, mentoring, and transferring chemical processes to production.
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Chemist/Polymer Scientist (Ph.D.)
Menlo Park, California, United States
$140k-$162k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Exponent
ExponentNASDAQ: EXPO: Provides multidisciplinary scientific and engineering consulting for complex problems.
Ph.D. in chemistry/polymer/materials science, strong materials characterization and testing experience, knowledge of polymer properties and standards, excellent communication, ability to work on interdisciplinary teams and develop business.
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Scientist, Polymer Chemistry - Development Chemistry (Contract)
Redwood City, California, United States
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Eyconis
Eyconis: Develops long-acting biopharmaceutical treatments for retinal diseases.
0+ YOEPhD or Master’s in polymer/organic chemistry with 0-3 years experience; hands-on polymer synthesis/characterization; analytical methods (SEC-MALS, NMR, HPLC, rheology); cGMP/ICH familiarity a plus; strong communication and collaboration skills.
SEC-MALS, NMR, HPLC, Rheology, ELN
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Chemical Engineer, Polymer Coatings
San Carlos, California, United States
$200k-$248k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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1X: Manufacturing safe, general-purpose humanoid robots for home and work.
3+ YOEBachelor's or master's in chemical engineering, materials science, polymer chemistry, polymer science, or related engineering field; 3+ years developing polymer coatings; expertise in characterization, synthesis, formulation, DOE, and lab safety.
DMA, DSC, TGA, FTIR, DOE, rheology, optical microscopy
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Quality Engineering Technician Polymer
San Carlos, California, United States
$42-$50/hr OnsiteFull Time
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1X: Manufacturing safe, general-purpose humanoid robots for home and work.
5+ YOE5+ years in polymer/materials production, hands-on adhesive dispensing experience, root-cause investigation and containment, data analysis in Excel/JMP/Minitab, familiarity with PFMEA and Control Plans; associate's degree required.
Microsoft Excel, JMP, Minitab, pull tester, Shore hardness gauge, PFMEA, Control Plan, quality management system (QMS), ISO 9001, Material Review Board (MRB)
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2026 PhD Residency - Chemistry - Organic Synthesis of Polymers and Small Molecules (Early Stage Project)
Mountain View, California, United States
$109k-$147k/yr OnsiteInternship
X, The Moonshot Factory
X, The Moonshot FactoryNASDAQ: GOOGL: Develops early-stage technologies and experimental projects.
Currently enrolled PhD in chemical/biological sciences, hands-on organic and polymer synthesis, electrochemical measurement experience, ability to design/validate analytical assays, and proficiency with Python.
HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR, LC-QTOF, UV Spectroscopy, Python
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Product Design Engineer - Softgoods
Cupertino, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Lead design role requiring experience designing softgoods/textiles and soft polymers to define architectures and develop and ship consumer products.
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Capacitor Component Technologist
Cupertino, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Own technology strategy for polymer, electrolytic, film, and safety capacitors and drive solutions from concept to high-volume production across product lines.
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Staff Research Scientist
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$138k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Carbon
Carbon: Manufacturer of industrial 3D printers and advanced polymer materials.
Bachelor's or higher in chemistry/materials/polymer/chemical engineering, laboratory materials experience, ability to design and execute experiments, chemical handling and materials characterization preferred.
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Sr. Scientist, Surface Chemistry
South San Francisco, California, United States
$125k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atlas Data Storage
Atlas Data Storage: A developing semiconductor‑based DNA information storage technology and high‑throughput synthetic biology solutions.
PhD in chemistry/materials/chemical engineering preferred (MS/BS considered). Deep expertise in surface chemistry, synthetic chemistry, bioconjugation, polymer functionalization, small molecule purification, and metrology techniques.
NMR, HPLC, ellipsometry, contact angle goniometry, XPS, AFM
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Chemist (Co-Op - Santa Clara)
Santa Clara, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Produces equipment and services for chip and display manufacturing.
Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, materials science, polymer science, or a related field; GPA of 3.0+; materials characterization experience preferred; available onsite in Santa Clara for six months.
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Materials and Process Innovation Engineer
San Carlos, California, United States
$143k-$243k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1X
1X: Manufacturing safe, general-purpose humanoid robots for home and work.
2+ YOEMSc or PhD in materials/mechanical/chemical engineering, 2+ years industry or postdoc experience in materials processing or manufacturing, hands-on polymer/elastomer/composite fabrication, and process scale-up/validation experience.
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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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Lead Formulation Technician
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$35-$36/hr OnsiteFull Time
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher ScientificNYSE: TMO: Sells equipment and chemicals for scientific research and healthcare.
2+ YOEBS in chemistry beneficial; 2+ years manufacturing experience in resin/polymer blending, testing, and troubleshooting; experience with ICSP and HPLC; GMP/ISO9001 familiarity; leadership and equipment troubleshooting skills; ability to lift 40 lbs.
ICSP, HPLC, NAV, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, chromatography software
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Staff R&D Tooling and Automation Engineer
Sunnyvale or Lodi
$130k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Danaher
DanaherNYSE: DHR: Develops scientific instruments and diagnostic tools for healthcare markets.
8+ YOE8+ years tooling and automation engineering experience, degree in mechanical/plastics/polymer or equivalent, expertise in tooling/fixture design, automation equipment development, vendor management, equipment qualification, and medical device/process validation.
CAD, PLC, machine vision, motion control, robotics
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Materials Technician
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$29-$38/hr OnsiteFull Time
Carbon
Carbon: Manufacturer of industrial 3D printers and advanced polymer materials.
Entry-level role supporting polymer formulation and materials testing; must follow written protocols, work onsite 5 days/week, stand for extended periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and maintain accurate lab records.
3D printing, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), GHS
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People Ops Lead
Mountain View, California, United States
HybridFull Time
Rune
Rune: Builds modular data centers that monetize wasted renewable energy.
Own full-cycle recruiting, HRIS/payroll/benefits, onboarding, performance, multi-state employment compliance, and immigration for a scaling hardware and energy startup.
Polymer, ATS, HRIS, SOC 2