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Process Engineer, Powder at Periodic Labs | LAYIQ

A degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field, with hands-on experience in solid-state chemistry, ceramics, or powder processing
Experience as a process engineer (or closely adjacent role) in a high-mix R&D, pilot, or manufacturing environment — ideally one that involved both intentional recipe variation and tight process discipline
Strong systems thinking — you can break an unfamiliar process into clear inputs, outputs, and unit operations, and quickly build mental models of how the black boxes inside actually behave
Working knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), six sigma or lean concepts, and design of experiments (DOE), with comfort using tools like JMP or Minitab
Hands-on familiarity with characterization techniques relevant to powders and ceramics — e.g., X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) — and with high-temperature processing of ceramic materials
Comfort with equipment troubleshooting and a healthy bias toward getting your hands on the tool, the data, and the operator workflow when something goes wrong
Some computer savvy — enough to read and lightly modify scripts, validate data flows, and partner effectively with software engineers when instrumentation or data pipelines need adjustment
Strong ownership, bias for action, and the judgment to know when to stabilize what exists versus when to redesign it
Clear communication and the ability to work cross-functionally with researchers, lab operators, equipment vendors, and software teams
Especially Strong Candidates May Also Have
Experience at companies working on battery materials, anode/cathode chemistries, or other powder- and ceramic-heavy processes (e.g., Tesla, Sila, Mitra Chem, 24M, or similar)
Background spanning multiple unit operations — you’ve had to come up to speed quickly on processes you didn’t design
Experience scaling an R&D or pilot process toward higher throughput or automation
Exposure to quality engineering, reliability engineering, or process development roles, and an interest in growing into deeper specialization over time
Familiarity with how scientific instrumentation integrates with data systems, and an instinct for separating equipment problems from data-pipeline problems
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Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or similar experience
Location: Menlo Park, CA or Montreal, Canada

Process Engineer, Powder

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