Staff Materials Engineer

📋 Description

• Partner with vendors and engineers to move materials and designs from prototype to high-volume production.
• Own design and validation of electrode materials, balancing performance and manufacturability.
• Hands-on design including prototyping, failure analysis, spec-setting, and material evaluation.
• Develop novel material characterization techniques for QC on high-volume lines.
• Apply engineering judgment to disposition decisions on materials and electrodes from production.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years in materials science or related field.
• 3+ years product development moving materials from R&D to high-volume manufacturing; DFM.
• DOE experience and interpreting datasets using JMP or Minitab.
• Experience with FMEA and RCA to track and mitigate risks.
• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.

🎁 Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available.
• Competitive salaries and stock options.
• Comprehensive benefits package for employees.
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees.
• 12+ weeks paid parental leave; generous vacation.
• Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available.