Materials Engineer – Semiconductor Materials - Lexington, KY

Xerox Corporation; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Xerox Holdings Corporation in Lexington, KY is seeking a Materials Engineer II to apply expertise in semiconductor materials for xerographic printers and related technologies. This hands-on role blends laboratory analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams.

You will evaluate materials, product performance, and reliability while partnering with global vendors and Xerox locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Engineering.
• 3 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of silicon processing techniques and microelectronics packaging.
• Strong laboratory, analytical, technical problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience with ion polishing, particle manipulation, and dimensional or morphological measurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electronic and semiconductor materials to support product development and manufacturing.
• Conduct laboratory testing using optical microscopy, SEM, X-ray imaging, decapsulation, cross-sectioning, and BGA analysis.
• Interpret technical data and provide recommendations on materials, product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with onsite engineering teams and global vendors.
• Perform laboratory activities in accordance with chemical hygiene and radiation safety requirements.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Technical problem-solving

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Materials Engineering

Tools

Ion polishing

Particle analysis

Dimensional measurement

Job description

The salary range above represents the low and high end in the local currency of Xerox’s salary range for this position and is reflected in an annualized amount.Actual salaries will vary based onfactorsincluding, but not limited to, geographic location, market competition, and/or the successful applicant’s education, experience,knowledge, skills,and abilities. The range listed is just one component of Xerox’s total compensation package for employees.Employees are also afforded acomprehensive suite of benefits, to view those details please visit Xerox Careers for your applicable country.If you are not reviewing this job posting on Xerox Careers , we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current internal postings, please visit Xerox Careers .

Description & Requirements

About Xerox Holdings Corporation
For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work, work.Learn more about us at www.xerox.com .

Overview: Join Xerox as a Materials Engineer II, where you will apply your expertise in semiconductor materials to support the development and delivery of xerographic printers, scanners, and related technologies. This hands-on engineering role combines laboratory analysis, technical problem-solving, and collaboration across R&D and manufacturing teams. You will help evaluate materials, product performance, and reliability while working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and global vendors. Why Join This Team:

• Apply materials engineering expertise to Xerox product development and manufacturing
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced semiconductor and microelectronics analysis techniques
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and global vendors
• Contribute technical insights that support product performance and reliability Work across both R&D and manufacturing environments

What You Will Do:

• Analyze electronic and semiconductor materials to support product development and manufacturing activities
• Conduct laboratory testing using optical microscopy, SEM, X-ray imaging, chip decapsulation, cross-sectioning, BGA analysis, and related techniques
• Interpret technical data and provide recommendations regarding materials, product performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with onsite engineering teams across multiple disciplines and partner with global vendors
• Perform laboratory activities in accordance with chemical hygiene and radiation safety requirements
  

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Engineering
• 3 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of silicon processing techniques and microelectronics packaging
• Strong laboratory, analytical, technical problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• Experience with ion polishing, particle manipulation, and dimensional or morphological measurement techniques is a plus

How We Set You Up for Success:

• Hands-on exposure to advanced materials characterization and laboratory techniques
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary R&D and manufacturing engineering teams
• Opportunities to work with global vendors and other Xerox locations
• Exposure to product development, materials analysis, and reliability activities
• Minimal travel for training, vendor visits, instrument evaluations, and collaboration with other Xerox locations