Materials Engineer NGP

QuantumScape Corporation•San Jose, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

QuantumScape is seeking a motivated materials engineer with a strong foundation in how materials’ properties relate to composition and processing conditions and is excited to translate materials understanding into experimental results. In this role, you will have an opportunity to explore how innovative processing techniques can influence ceramic materials properties. You will operate multiple pieces of equipment, communicate technical findings clearly to cross‑functional partners, and help to develop new processes that move the solid-state ceramic separator technology further. A background on powder metallurgy, ceramic materials, thin films, materials characterization, or mechanical properties assessment would be a differential. This role is well suited for an early‑career engineer eager to build hands‑on experience with ceramic materials and advanced manufacturing, while contributing to the next generation of solid‑state ceramic separators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Working knowledge of statistical data analysis methods applied to experimental or process data.
Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for instrument data analysis, automation, and handling large datasets.
Demonstrated commitment to clear, accurate process and experimental documentation.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and data integrity.

Nice To Haves

Hands‑on work with complex scientific or process equipment, including operation and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with a few materials’ characterization techniques such as SEM, EDS, XRD, TGA, DSC, XPS, XRF, FTIR, AFM, and Raman spectroscopy.
Practical background in mechanical property characterization such as dilatometry, DMA, nanoindentation, tribology, torsional, compressive, and flexural testing, particularly for brittle materials.
Experience with electrical characterization methods applied to solid-sate electrolyte materials.
Background in ceramic materials synthesis and processing.
Exposure to thin‑film deposition techniques.

Responsibilities

Contribute to materials and process development efforts by taking ownership of assigned experimental work, maintaining documentation, participating in DOE planning and analysis, and coordinating schedules with project leads.
Monitor key electrical performance metrics to assess materials development progress.
Carry out thin‑film processing experiments in support of materials development efforts.
Propose and conduct materials characterization to support understanding of structure, processing, and performance relationships.
Perform mechanical property measurements of brittle materials.
Analyze experimental and process data using statistical methods and Python‑based analysis tools.
Develop and maintain procedures; document results and communicate findings in technical presentations and reports.