Sr. Materials Engineer

We are looking for an innovative candidate to be a key contributor as a Senior Material Engineer in our San Jose, CA location. As a key member of the R&D Materials Engineering team, you will be responsible for planning and executing projects that focus on 3D printing and coating material process development. The ideal candidate will have a background in polymeric material development in resin based additive manufacturing. In addition, it is desirable to have experience in cosmetics, thermoplastics, coating and adhesive, and/or thermoset materials in dental or medical industries.

• Apply deep expertise in structure-property relationships of UV-curable polymeric materials to advance research and development in 3D printing and surface coating applications.
• Investigate and propose innovative materials and process solutions to enhance additive manufacturing and coating technologies.
• Lead multiple R&D projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs.
• Mentor and support engineers and laboratory technicians by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Drive new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization.
• Design and evaluate products using diverse material systems, including polymers, composites, ceramics, metals, and adhesives.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work to develop, test, and optimize novel materials and formulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to deliver scalable, manufacturable solutions.
• Contribute to intellectual property development and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Develop and manage project plans, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and key deliverables.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports and presentations summarizing experimental results and strategic recommendations.
• Address a wide range of technical challenges, from routine testing to complex, multidisciplinary problem-solving.