Lead Thermal Spray Coatings Engineer for Semiconductors

NxEdge Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to shape next-generation

Access to state-of-the-art equipment

Competitive compensation and prot. dev

Dynamic technical team

Job summary

NxEdge Inc. is seeking a highly skilled materials scientist/engineer in Boise, Idaho to drive advanced coating solutions for semiconductor capital equipment.

You will design and optimize thermal spray coatings, collaborating with suppliers and customers to translate ideas into commercial products. Applicants should have PhD/Master/Bachelor in a relevant field, deep ceramics/plasma spray expertise, and hands-on experience with coating processes.

Qualifications

• PhD/Master/Bachelor in a materials science, engineering or related field.
• Deep knowledge of thermal spray coatings, especially ceramics and suspension plasma spray.
• Strong coating characterization and performance analysis background.
• Hands-on ability with thermal spray equipment and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Integrate materials science and coating physics to advance coating solutions for semiconductor capital equipment.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to capture market needs and shape coating roadmaps.
• Identify new applications and develop innovative surface technology solutions.
• Lead end-to-end product development from concept to commercialization ensuring performance and reliability.
• Resolve coating-related issues using scientific analysis and engineering principles.
• Apply DOE methods to optimize coating parameters under multivariable conditions.
• Evaluate coatings via micrograph analysis and interpret analytical performance data.

Skills

Coating characterization

Thermal spray technology

DOE methodologies

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Semiconductor capital equipment

Education

PhD in Materials Science/Engineering

Master's in Materials Science

Bachelor's in related technical field

Tools

Thermal spray equipment operation

Job description

NxEdge Inc. is seeking a highly skilled materials scientist/engineer in Boise, Idaho to drive advanced coating solutions for semiconductor capital equipment.

You will design and optimize thermal spray coatings, collaborating with suppliers and customers to translate ideas into commercial products. Applicants should have PhD/Master/Bachelor in a relevant field, deep ceramics/plasma spray expertise, and hands-on experience with coating processes.