Analytical and Characterization Engineer - Member of Technical Staff
about 2 years ago
Full time role
San Jose, CA, US
San Jose, CA, US
Job Description
Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.
Do you want to make a contribution to this critical part of the future energy economy? As a member of our analytical team, you will develop state-of-the-art material characterization methods to convert knowledge of physical and chemical properties to electrical performance! We are looking for a creative and passionate team member who is enjoying dynamic environment and brainstorming challenges. Our ideal candidate is a skilled researcher, who can work independently and efficiently, who has a solid fundamental understanding and hands-on experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop reliable analytical methods and approaches to deepen the understanding of chemical and physical processes on the surface and at the interface. Perform physical and chemical characterization experiments to address problem and analyze results. Support company wide R&D activities, such as material screening, incoming material control, process control and improvement, and failure analysis.Manage instruments in analytical team, including tracking sample submission queues, setting up test methods, writing SOP, training users, scheduling PM, troubleshooting and performing basic repair.
Minimum Requirements:
M.S. in material science, chemical engineering, or related field; or B.S. and 2+ years experience.Solid understanding of Surface Science and Transport PhenomenaBasic knowledge in statistics data analysis and MSAGood collaboration, presentation and writing skills; ability to delivery clear and effective communicationAbility to perform work in a glovebox, dry room and fume hood
Nice to haves:
Hand-on experience with surface characterization, electrical tests and chemical analysisGood knowledge of Dynamics and KineticsExperience with AFM, Raman, FTIR or XPSJMP and Python
To ensure the ongoing health and safety of our team members, effective January 4th, 2022, QuantumScape will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before their first day of employment. QuantumScape will seek to accommodate individuals with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions that contraindicate the vaccination, or who object to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
*QuantumScape does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers.
Do you want to make a contribution to this critical part of the future energy economy? As a member of our analytical team, you will develop state-of-the-art material characterization methods to convert knowledge of physical and chemical properties to electrical performance! We are looking for a creative and passionate team member who is enjoying dynamic environment and brainstorming challenges. Our ideal candidate is a skilled researcher, who can work independently and efficiently, who has a solid fundamental understanding and hands-on experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop reliable analytical methods and approaches to deepen the understanding of chemical and physical processes on the surface and at the interface. Perform physical and chemical characterization experiments to address problem and analyze results. Support company wide R&D activities, such as material screening, incoming material control, process control and improvement, and failure analysis.Manage instruments in analytical team, including tracking sample submission queues, setting up test methods, writing SOP, training users, scheduling PM, troubleshooting and performing basic repair.
Minimum Requirements:
M.S. in material science, chemical engineering, or related field; or B.S. and 2+ years experience.Solid understanding of Surface Science and Transport PhenomenaBasic knowledge in statistics data analysis and MSAGood collaboration, presentation and writing skills; ability to delivery clear and effective communicationAbility to perform work in a glovebox, dry room and fume hood
Nice to haves:
Hand-on experience with surface characterization, electrical tests and chemical analysisGood knowledge of Dynamics and KineticsExperience with AFM, Raman, FTIR or XPSJMP and Python
To ensure the ongoing health and safety of our team members, effective January 4th, 2022, QuantumScape will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before their first day of employment. QuantumScape will seek to accommodate individuals with qualifying disabilities or medical conditions that contraindicate the vaccination, or who object to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
*QuantumScape does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers.
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