Materials Characterization Engineer — Hybrid, Impact-Driven Lab

E Ink; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

401k match

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

E Ink seeks a Materials Characterization Engineer to perform routine and advanced measurements on materials used in E Ink displays. You will combine hands-on lab work with analytical method development, advancing characterization techniques and understanding material and process performance.

You will work with senior scientists to develop and optimize tests, investigate unexpected results, and standardize methods while contributing to a safe, compliant lab environment in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience in analytical chemistry, materials characterization, or a related laboratory environment.
• Naturally curious with a passion for understanding the science behind material behavior rather than simply generating data.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented laboratory scientist who takes pride in producing accurate and reliable data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, routine characterization of particles, inks, and formulations using analytical instrumentation.
• Investigate unexpected analytical results, identify root causes, and propose follow-up experiments to deepen understanding of material and process behavior.
• Work with Sr.scientists to develop, optimize, validate, and standardize analytical test methods, design and perform Gage R&R.
• Improve existing analytical methods to increase measurement accuracy, repeatability, throughput, and robustness.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate analytical instruments to ensure reliable and reproducible measurements.
• Analyze data and document results in laboratory notebooks and technical reports.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and documentation in accordance with EH&S and laboratory best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional R&D.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Materials characterization

Data-driven problem solving

Documentation

Education

B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or closely related field

Tools

Gage R&R

Job description

E Ink seeks a Materials Characterization Engineer to perform routine and advanced measurements on materials used in E Ink displays. You will combine hands-on lab work with analytical method development, advancing characterization techniques and understanding material and process performance.

You will work with senior scientists to develop and optimize tests, investigate unexpected results, and standardize methods while contributing to a safe, compliant lab environment in a hybrid work setting.