Sr. Materials Engineer
About The Position
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, material research and development. The ideal candidate will have a background in polymeric product 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.
Requirements
- background in polymeric product development in resin based additive manufacturing
Nice To Haves
- experience in cosmetics, thermoplastics, coating and adhesive, and/or thermoset materials in dental or medical industries.
Responsibilities
- Drive product development from concept through validation and launch, ensuring performance and reliability of resin-based 3D printing materials.
- Develop and refine 3D printing processes, including print parameters, curing protocols, and surface finishing techniques
- Investigate post-processing methods such as cleaning, thermal curing, UV exposure, and surface treatments to enhance final part performance
- Apply knowledge of polymer chemistry, structure-process-property relationships, to improve material performance
- Support design verification and regulatory documentation for new materials
- Conduct hands-on lab work to develop, test, and refine process workflows
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, clinical, marketing, regulatory, and legal teams to ensure product readiness
- Contribute to intellectual property generation through innovative material and process solutions
- Mentor junior engineers and lab technicians by sharing technical expertise and best practices
- Work with other engineers, designers, and managers to solve technical problems, develop product roadmaps.
- Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with development goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
