Senior Materials and Process Engineer

Scientific Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Materials & Process Engineer to advance a new generation of hydrogen storage technology. You will transform advanced materials research into scalable, reliable processes and real-world hydrogen systems.

This role offers the opportunity to lead materials and process innovation across chemistry, materials science and engineering, driving research from experimentation through scale-up while working with glove-box and high-pressure hydrogen

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering from a top-ranked university.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Deep expertise in process development, particularly organic chemistry.
• Strong nanomaterials processing, optimization, and scale-up capabilities.
• MOF/reticular materials experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale processes for reticular materials
• Design tools, fixtures, and repeatable processing workflows
• Conduct sorption, PCT/PCI, kinetics, and cycle-life testing
• Operate glove-box and high-pressure hydrogen systems
• Support HAZOP/HAZID and laboratory safety initiatives

Skills

Process development

Nanomaterials processing

Scale-up capabilities

Organic chemistry

Materials science

Hydrogen storage

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Senior Materials & Process Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA — Onsite

Help advance a new generation of hydrogen storage technology with the potential to reshape the clean-energy landscape. My client is seeking an accomplished scientist-engineer to transform advanced materials research into scalable, reliable processes and real-world hydrogen systems.

Why You Should Apply

• Lead impactful materials and process innovation
• Advance cutting-edge hydrogen storage technology
• Work across materials science, chemistry, and engineering
• Drive research from experimentation through scale-up

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, optimize, and scale processes for reticular materials
• Design tools, fixtures, and repeatable processing workflows
• Conduct sorption, PCT/PCI, kinetics, and cycle-life testing
• Operate glove-box and high-pressure hydrogen systems
• Support HAZOP/HAZID and laboratory safety initiatives

About You

• Ph.D. in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering from a top‑ranked university
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Deep expertise in process development, particularly organic chemistry
• Strong nanomaterials processing, optimization, and scale‑up capabilities
• MOF/reticular materials experience is highly desirable