Materials Scientist: Failure Analysis & Characterization

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

Job summary

Exponent Inc. is seeking a Materials Scientist/Engineer for their Materials Science and Electrochemistry Practice in Menlo Park, CA. This role requires conducting failure analyses and laboratory tests, along with materials characterization and method development.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field, along with strong communication skills and experience in project teamwork. The base salary ranges from $140,000 to $157,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Materials Science research and coursework.
• Ability to design and conduct materials characterization and analyses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Materials characterization techniques (SEM, FIB, TEM, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project team collaboration

Experience with thin film and electronic materials

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Exponent Inc. is seeking a Materials Scientist/Engineer for their Materials Science and Electrochemistry Practice in Menlo Park, CA. This role requires conducting failure analyses and laboratory tests, along with materials characterization and method development.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field, along with strong communication skills and experience in project teamwork. The base salary ranges from $140,000 to $157,000 annually, depending on experience.