Materials Scientist: Failure Analysis & Characterization

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

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.