My client is a leading pre-IPO startup developing and selling products based on a technology platform of high performance nanostructures. Founded by experienced business and nanotechnology leaders, their IP portfolio of over 500 patents has utility in the industries of electronics, optoelectronics, life science, energy, and defense. They have received over $100 million in VC funding to date and are located in Palo Alto, CA. Please take a moment to read the job descriptions below, which they have retained me to fill. If an opportunity interests you, or if you have referrals, please alert me (noting which position interests you most); and feel free to forward this email/information as widely as you wish. If you have already responded for a specific position, you do not need to resubmit a resume, but an email inquiry regarding status may be helpful. *If you prefer not to receive email from me, please respond with ‘unsubscribe’ in the subject heading*
Thank you,
Nick Meyler
nickm@wdsearch.comph (818)597-3200 ext. 211
Development Engineer: Nanostructure Interface Technologies
Responsible for the development of commercially compatible technologies required for interfacing the unique capabilities of nanostructures to products. Candidate should have broad understanding of the effects of bulk and surface properties of particles on particle aggregation, adhesion, and manipulation, including hydrodynamic drag, sedimentation, diffusion, electrophoresis, dielectrophoresis, magnetism, ultrasound, zeta potential, Van der Waals forces, etc. Candidate must have hands-on experimental experience, understanding of non-aqueous/aqueous colloids and familiarity with surface chemistry characterization techniques. Candidate should have experience with industrial-scale manufacturing. Strong background in physics, chemistry/electrochemistry, and thermodynamics is highly desirable.
Experience and job requirements:
PhD in chemistry, physics, or electrical or chemical engineering (or equivalent)
5+ years relevant industrial experience
Good communication skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary team
Cleanroom and semiconductor industry experience desirable
AND (Another job at the same company)
