Materials Engineer

Axoft; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

401k

Dental, vision and health insurance (100% covered)

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Cambridge is looking for a Materials Engineer to join their team focused on high-performance soft materials for hardware-biology interfaces. The role involves running various polymer characterizations, maintaining equipment calibration, and collaborating on design criteria. Candidates should have a Master's in Materials Science and 2+ years of industry experience. They offer flexible paid time off and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in relevant settings.
• Good understanding of chemical and mechanical characterization.
• Demonstrable hands-on laboratory skills in materials characterization.

Responsibilities

• Run various polymer materials characterizations.
• Document all experiments with clarity and traceability.
• Collaborate with the team on test methods and materials.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory skills

Ability to analyze experiments

Good communication skills

Versatile in dynamic environment

Education

Masters in Materials Science or related discipline

Tools

NMR

TGA

Microfabrication cleanroom experience

Job description

Overview

Axoft is building the most advanced infrastructure for implantable brain-machine interfaces. Our mission is to enable long-term stable and ultra-high bandwidth communication with the brain, opening new therapies and treatments against neurological disorders and physical disabilities. We have bridged the gap between electronic and biological materials to create the softest, nanofabricated brain implants in the world.

Position Overview

Axoft developed the most advanced high-performance soft materials for hardware-biology interfaces. Our Materials platform continues to expand to new applications, and the team continuously develops new polymers through custom synthesis to meet demanding mechanical, processing, and biostability requirements. We are looking for individuals who deliver results, solve hard problems with clarity, and bring strong technical and interpersonal competence.

As a Materials Engineer at Axoft, you will play a crucial role within the Material team, actively participating in the characterization of innovative polymers for different applications.

Responsibilities

• Run various polymer materials characterizations, ranging from mechanical and physical properties, chemical characterizations, and collaborate with third party for outsourced testing.
• Document all experiments, observations, and results with clarity and traceability.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure alignment of test methods, materials, and design criteria.
• Handle multiple concurrent tasks while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain calibration status of all characterization equipment and ensure compliance with internal SOPs and applicable external standards.

Key Qualifications

• Masters in Materials Science or a closely related discipline with 2+ years of industry experience in relevant settings.
• Demonstrable hands-on laboratory skills in materials characterization with the ability to independently design, execute, and document experiments.
• Good understanding of chemical and mechanical characterization of polymers and monomers, such as NMR, TGA, tensile testing.
• Microfabrication cleanroom experience.
• Ability to analyze experiments and communicate conclusions with clarity.
• Demonstrates versatility in a highly dynamic environment where project grow and evolve constantly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in MEMS, Microfluidics and Medical devices fabrication.
• Familiar with FTIR, GPC, DSC, rheometry.
• Solid understanding of material failure modes relevant to coatings, thin films, and microfluidic interfaces.
• Experience with quality assurance related to GMP, ISO-9001 and ISO-13485 manufacturing principles.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with a team of experts on one of the most exciting problems in the world and change lives
• Career growth opportunities that fit your potential
• Flexible paid time off
• 401k
• Dental, vision and health insurance (100% covered)

Equal Opportunity

Axoft provides equal opportunity in all our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.