Where is the Materials R&D Engineer - Ceramics role at Brunel based?

This role is based in San Diego, CA.

What polymers or materials does this Materials R&D Engineer - Ceramics role work with?

Ceramics, High-temperature materials.

What techniques or methods are required for this Materials R&D Engineer - Ceramics role?

SEM, XRD, Microscopy, Thermal analysis, Mechanical testing.

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Materials R&D Engineer - Ceramics

Brunel · San Diego, CA1w agoverified 4 h ago

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Lead ceramic materials development, scale-up, failure analysis, and supplier qualification for energy storage systems

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Own high-temperature ceramic development from lab to production, with supplier qualification and equity upside.

Might not be for you. Heavy supplier qualification and manufacturing scale-up, less open-ended discovery.

Deep specialist PhD-friendly

Adjacent materials roleExpertise in ceramic processing, sintering, powder technology, and high-temperature materials; failure analysis using SEM, XRD, thermal analysis

Seniority: Mid-level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: MS
Industry: Energy
Role: R&D / Research

Materials

Ceramics129 roles High-temperature materials7 roles

Techniques

SEM228 roles XRD113 roles Microscopy94 roles Thermal analysis68 roles Mechanical testing176 roles

Benefits

equity

Role details

Join an innovative Energy Storage Systems organization!

Our client, a thermochemical Energy technology organization, is seeking a driven Materials Engineer to lead complex materials development that directly advance the reliability, manufacturability, and supplier readiness of their platform. This scientist will bring expertise in high-temperature ceramics, R&D, manufacturing, and supplier qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Lead root cause analyses and failure investigations to identify and resolve material, process, and product performance issues.
Qualify and manage suppliers, ensuring material quality, reliability, and manufacturing readiness.
Drive scale-up efforts from laboratory development to production, ensuring robust and repeatable manufacturing processes.
Translate laboratory findings and test results into effective production controls and manufacturing best practices.
Exercise a high degree of technical ownership and autonomy in solving complex materials and manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

MS in Ceramics Engineering, Materials Science, or similar discipline
PhD in Ceramics engineering or materials Science would be a plus
Expertise in ceramic processing, sintering, powder technology, and high-temperature materials.
Deep understanding of creep, thermal shock, fracture mechanics, oxidation, and long-term degradation mechanisms.
Experience designing materials systems
Expertise in failure analysis using SEM, XRD, microscopy, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will include a competitive base salary plus equity and benefits, providing the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success and growth.