Materials Development Engineer

Identify and test new DUST host materials, including assessing the performance of characteristics such as adhesion, durability, and environmental operating parameters of materials on a wide variety of substrates. Develop application processes and introduce into a wide range of industries and manufacturing environments.

Not a remote position – Located in Newton MA

What you will do

● Research and identify material candidates, design tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the materials, perform the tests, analyze the results, and make recommendations on the best material(s)

● Translate high level materials requirements into engineering specifications

● Identify candidate materials that are likely to meet specifications

● Design and perform tests on candidates

● Report test results to make recommendations for candidate materials

● Integrate DUST into manufacturing processes with the least friction possible while still meeting quality requirements

What you will bring

● BS in material science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, with a minimum of three years of related experience, or equivalent

● Broad knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing processes, especially related to any of the following: adhesive application, printing, potting, plastic films, automated high volume liquid application, or similar

● General knowledge and experience with high volume manufacturing, process integration, and quality control, DFM, and DFA

● In-depth knowledge of and practical experience with quality testing best practices and procedures

● Strong understanding of Design of Experiments and ANOVA methods

● FMEA/FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis, or other risk analysis techniques

Soft skills

● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively

● Must be passionate and driven, yet flexible and willing to change direction when necessary

● Anticipate challenges and take initiative to develop and pursue alternate solutions as appropriate

● Communicate (written and orally) complex messages clearly and concisely and in a manner appropriate to the specific audience, with the ability to deep dive the details as necessary

About us

DUST Identity is a physical object security solution that uses microscopic diamonds to securely tag objects, so they are uniquely identifiable. Think of a barcode, but much smaller, unfalsifiable, and made with diamonds. With DUST, customers can ensure that every physical object — whether an airplane part, microprocessor, or priceless artifact — is verified, authenticated, and ultimately, can be trusted.

DUST is a venture capital-backed startup. Enabled by the development of new materials, cutting edge hardware, and exciting machine vision, we aim to become the industry standard for physical object identification and security.

Important details

Immediate start date

Newton, MA (non-remote, in-person) office and HQ location

Must have legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship

Market Competitive and Equity Compensation

Travel less than 10%

What we offer

● Award-winning startup with a product that matters

● Equity

● 401k

● An abundance of snacks/coffee

● Medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance

● Flexible paid time off policy

● Casual dress