Senior Coatings Scientist & Materials Engineer — R&D Lead

GVD Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Shared medical and dental insurance

100% paid STD, LTD, AD&D and Life

401(k) with a match

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Cambridge is looking for a chemical engineer with 2-8 years of experience in vapor deposited polymer coating technology. The role involves developing applications, conducting lab tests, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants must be US citizens eligible for a military security clearance. GVD offers a friendly work environment with great benefits, including generous PTO and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in R&D, product development, or applications development.
• Direct experience with vacuum technology such as deposition or etching.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, small-company environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply new vapor deposited polymer coating technology.
• Conduct lab work and analytical testing; interpret data and results.
• Mentor junior engineering staff as needed.

Skills

Hands-on experience in materials development

Project coordination

Excellent communication skills

Self-time management

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

SEM

AFM

XPS

Job description

A leading technology firm located in Cambridge is looking for a chemical engineer with 2-8 years of experience in vapor deposited polymer coating technology. The role involves developing applications, conducting lab tests, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants must be US citizens eligible for a military security clearance. GVD offers a friendly work environment with great benefits, including generous PTO and 401(k) matching.