# Staff Materials Engineer, PVD

Hiring organization: [Oura](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/oura)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/72bd43a8-4258-4986-84b5-6b96ca241f40

Listed on Oura's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Staff
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Salary: 198050 – 267950 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads the development of material technologies for Oura's wearable hardware, with focus on PVD coatings, metal surface treatments, and novel inorganic materials. It suits an experienced materials engineer with deep expertise in coating processes and consumer electronics who can drive innovation while managing manufacturing scale-up and cross-functional partnerships.

_Our summary, not Oura's wording._

## Skills named

Process Development

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in materials engineering of PVD/CVD and metal surface treatments
- Proven experience developing materials and processes for consumer electronics, medical devices, or wearables
- Strong background in materials characterization, surface chemistry, and process development
- Global connections and experience working with contract manufacturers and materials suppliers across Asia and globally

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with biocompatibility and regulatory requirements for skin-contact products
- Background in sustainability-focused material development

Apply on Oura's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oura/jobs/4139939009