Staff Materials Engineer, PVD

Femtech Insider Ltd.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 198,050 - 267,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity packages

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts for friends & family

Job summary

Femtech Insider Ltd. is seeking a Staff Materials Engineer in San Francisco, CA. This role involves leading the development of material technologies crucial to the Oura product experience. Responsibilities include managing a materials roadmap, collaborating with teams to integrate solutions, and optimizing production processes. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in materials engineering, particularly in consumer electronics, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in materials engineering of metals, PVD/CVD, and plating.
• Proven experience developing materials for consumer electronics or medical devices.
• Strong background in materials characterization and surface chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Manage a roadmap for materials engineering across metals and emerging technologies.
• Drive R&D and materials selection efforts for products.
• Establish and optimize processes for high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Materials engineering

Metals and surface treatments

PVD/CVD

Consumer electronics

Process development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Staff Materials Engineer

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award‑winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of readiness, activity, and sleep quality through the Oura Ring and its app. We have helped millions of people improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work—both in and out of the office.

We are seeking a visionary and technically strong Staff Materials Engineer to lead the development and advancement of material technologies that are core to the Oura product experience. This role will focus on driving innovation and execution across metals, metal surface treatments, PVD/CVD, platings and other novel inorganic materials—ensuring performance, reliability, and premium user experience across current and future hardware platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a roadmap for materials engineering across metals, metal surface treatments, PVD/CVD, platings and emerging technologies.
• Drive R&D and materials selection efforts for current and next‑generation products, balancing form factor, performance, biocompatibility, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Establish and optimize material and bonding processes for high‑volume manufacturing.
• Partner with PD, ID, and Ops teams to understand needs and integrate materials solutions early in the product development lifecycle.
• Define standardized materials testing and coupons to characterize new and existing materials within the area of expertise.
• Work with external vendors and strategic partners to evaluate new materials and coatings, qualify processes, and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Define and oversee materials validation, characterization, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with Reliability and Regulatory teams to ensure material compliance and performance in real‑world use conditions.
• Identify and mitigate material risks across the product lifecycle, from prototype to production and field usage.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in materials engineering of metals, PVD/CVD, metal surface treatments and plating.
• Proven experience developing materials and processes for consumer electronics, medical devices, or wearables.
• Strong background in materials characterization, surface chemistry, and process development.
• Strong global connections and experience working with contract manufacturers and materials suppliers across Asia and globally.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with biocompatibility and regulatory requirements for skin‑contact products.
• Background in sustainability‑focused material development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources.
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family.
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off.
• Paid sick leave and parental leave.

Salary varies by region. Example range for Region 1: $198,050 - $267,950.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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