Develop and optimize processes for creating advanced materials for wearables displays.
• Design, model, and prototype novel concepts for wearables displays.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, engineers, and researchers.
• Characterize and analyze materials using various techniques, such as SEM, AFM, XRD, and DSC.
• Develop and apply multiphysics simulations to inform process design and scale-up.
• Document experimental methods, results, and process knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Physics, Polymer Physics or relevant technical field, and/or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• Demonstrated experience with material development, characterization, and analysis
• Familiarity with phase diagram determination, thermal analysis, and solid-state characterization techniques
• Hands-on laboratory experience with inert-atmosphere techniques and purification methods
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with at least one multiphysics simulation platform (e.g., COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Fluent/Mechanical, Siemens FLOEFD/StarCCM+, or equivalent)
• Experience working in a R&D environment with cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrated experience publication record in organic solid-state materials, crystal engineering, or related disciplines
• Strong publication record in organic solid-state materials, crystal engineering, or related disciplines
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent) and rapid prototyping (CNC machining, 3D printing, material selection for fixtures/tooling)
• Proficiency with molecular characterization techniques such as NMR, GC/MS, and/or LC/MS for purity analysis and structural confirmation
• Knowledge of defect analysis in molecular crystals (e.g., dislocations, grain boundaries, polymorphism)
• Experience with organic optoelectronic device fabrication or characterization (OLEDs, OPVs, OFETs)
• Demonstrated experience with melt growth, zone refining, Bridgman growth, or related crystallization techniques for organic or molecular solids
• Experience designing or scaling up crystal growth furnaces or custom thermal processing equipment, hardware assembling and/or engineering controls
• Proficiency with solid-state characterization techniques including at least two of the following: SEM, AFM, XRD, DSC, TGA, or polarized optical microscopy
• Hands-on laboratory experience with inert-atmosphere techniques (glove box operation) and purification methods (sublimation, recrystallization)
• Direct experience growing single crystals of organic semiconductors or -conjugated molecular materials (e.g., acenes, thiophenes, perylenes)
• Familiarity with phase diagram determination and thermal analysis of organic systems
