Materials Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.)

Exponent, Inc; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent, Inc in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Materials Scientist/Engineer to perform materials science investigations for product development and reliability. Responsibilities include failure analysis, laboratory tests, and materials characterization.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Materials Science and possess strong communication skills and experience with characterization techniques. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a salary range of $140,000 to $157,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with significant coursework and research experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Knowledge of materials characterization techniques required.
• Experience conducting materials characterization and analyses.
• Preferred experience with thin film and electronic materials.

Responsibilities

• Conducting hands-on failure analysis.
• Planning and executing laboratory tests.
• Field inspections and materials characterization.
• Development of experimental methods.

Skills

Materials characterization techniques

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work within project teams

Experimental method development

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

SEM

FIB

TEM

EDS

XPS

SIMS

FTIR

X-ray

Mechanical testing methods

Nanoindentation

Job description

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Materials Scientist/ Engineer for our Materials Science and Electrochemistry Practice in Menlo Park, CA. In this role you will work as part of a team to perform broad materials science investigations of complex problems for our clients, particularly in the areas of product development, quality control, and product reliability.

You will be responsible for

• Conducting hands‑on failure analysis
• Planning and executing laboratory tests
• Field inspections
• Materials characterization
• Experimental method development

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline, combined with a background including significant Materials Science related coursework and research experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within project teams with a strong desire to contribute
• Knowledge of materials characterization techniques such as SEM, FIB, TEM, EDS, XPS, SIMS, FTIR, X‑ray, mechanical testing methods, or nanoindentation is required.
• Experience designing and conducting materials characterization and analyses
• Experience with thin film and electronic materials is preferred
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending). Not restricted to 1 page.

Compensation

At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi‑weekly bonuses for high‑intensity efforts, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 – $157,000.00 per year.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Job Locations

US‑CA‑Menlo Park

Equal Employment Opportunity

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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