Materials Scientist & Failure Analysis Expert (PhD)

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

Job summary

Exponent in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a Materials Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.) for a full-time role. The candidate will conduct hands-on failure analysis, plan laboratory tests, and perform materials characterization among other responsibilities.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field, along with excellent communication skills and knowledge of various characterization techniques. The salary range is USD $140,000.00 - USD $157,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering or related discipline with significant coursework and research experience.
• Knowledge of materials characterization techniques is required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work within project teams

Knowledge of materials characterization techniques

Experience with thin film and electronic materials

Education

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

Tools

SEM

FIB

TEM

EDS

XPS

SIMS

FTIR

mechanical testing methods

nanoindentation

Job description

Exponent in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a Materials Scientist/Engineer (Ph.D.) for a full-time role. The candidate will conduct hands-on failure analysis, plan laboratory tests, and perform materials characterization among other responsibilities.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field, along with excellent communication skills and knowledge of various characterization techniques. The salary range is USD $140,000.00 - USD $157,000.00 per year.