Toptal

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Materials Science Engineer

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2010H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

90 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Characterize and evaluate smart films, substrates, adhesives, and coatings. • Develop material stack configurations for optical clarity, haze reduction, heat resistance, and longevity. • Build testing infrastructure for optical, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties. • Collaborate with suppliers on custom film specifications and OEM partnerships. • Support hardware and firmware teams on integration and performance optimization. • Own durability testing: UV exposure, cycle testing, temperature/humidity chambers.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar.
  • 5–8 years of experience in thin films, optical materials, polymers, or electroactive materials.
  • Familiar with PDLC, EC, SPD, OLED, solar films, or laminated optical architectures.
  • Strong experimental, analytical, and characterization skills.
  • Experience with roll-to-roll processing, resin chemistry, or flexible substrates.
  • Background working with overseas OEM manufacturers.
  • Exposure to consumer electronics or automotive materials engineering.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.

Benefits

  • participation in a 401(k) retirement plan
  • medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans
  • basic life insurance coverage
  • short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • access to flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts
  • access to telehealth virtual doctors
  • an employee assistance program
  • flexible paid time off

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