Senior Materials & Process Engineer

H2mof; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

H2MOF is seeking a Senior Materials & Process Engineer in Irvine to lead R&D, design and scale‑up for reticular materials in hydrogen storage and separation systems. You will perform hands‑on experiments, develop process workflows and ensure safety and compliance in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.

You’ll collaborate with chemists, material scientists, mechanical engineers and system integrators to drive process optimization, packaging and testing across lab and pilot stages.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in materials science or chemical engineering; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in materials & process engineering.
• Strong background in nanomaterials process the research, optimization, and scale‑up.
• Comfortable with extended lab work and material processing.
• Experience with glove‑box operations, high‑pressure gas systems and hydrogen.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, experimental documentation and technical reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and scale up processes for handling and packaging reticular materials.
• Design tools, fixtures, and workflows to improve process efficiency and repeatability.
• Operate and maintain hydrogen systems testing lab equipment, including gas sorption analyzers.
• Independently conduct long‑duration experiments for surface area and pore size analysis, and to collect PCT/PCI isotherms, kinetics, and cycle‑life data.
• Help with safety and risk assessments including HAZOP and HAZID studies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the lab environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of chemists, material scientists, mechanical engineers, and system integrators.

Skills

Materials science

Chemical engineering

Nanomaterials processing

Scale-up processes

Glove-box operations

High-pressure gas systems

Hydrogen safety

Experimental troubleshooting

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in materials science or chemical engineering

Ph.D. preferred

Job description

JD 1009. Senior Materials & Process Engineer

Job Location: Irvine, California (US)

About H2MOF

H2MOF is on a mission to combat climate change by revolutionizing hydrogen storage. We are addressing the most critical challenge in the hydrogen economy — safe and efficient hydrogen storage — through advanced reticular materials and system integration.

At H2MOF, you’ll be part of a pioneering team driving innovation in clean energy. We offer a collaborative work environment, innovative research opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the future of sustainable energy. Join us in building the future of clean energy.

Position Overview

We are looking for an energetic Materials & Process Engineer to lead the research, development, optimization and scale-up processes for integrating reticular materials into hydrogen storage and separation systems. This role involves hands‑on experimental work, process design & implementation, reticular‑material packaging and system testing in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Research, develop and scale up processes for handling and packaging reticular materials.
• Design tools, fixtures, and workflows to improve process efficiency and repeatability.
• Operate and maintain hydrogen systems testing lab equipment, including gas sorption analyzers.
• Independently conduct long‑duration experiments for surface area and pore size analysis, and to
  collect pressure‑composition‑temperature (PCT/PCI) isotherms, kinetics, and cycle‑life data.
• Help with safety and risk assessments including HAZOP and HAZID studies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the lab environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of chemists, material scientists, mechanical engineers, and system integrators.

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree in materials science or chemical engineering; Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in materials & process engineering.
• Strong background in nanomaterials process research, optimization, and scale‑up.
• Comfortable with extended lab work and material processing.
• Experience with glove‑box operations, high‑pressure gas systems and hydrogen.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, experimental documentation and technical reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.