Chemical Engineer (Mixing & Coating Scale Up)

Process & Scale Up - Engineer (I-III, Senior, Lead)

About Thintronics

More Data. Faster.

Global data volume traffic has been growing exponentially. The onset of AI applications is expected to make this worse. New insulator technology that enables higher frequency data transmission at lower power consumption is required to scale AI infrastructure, starting with the data center fabric. By synthesizing expertise in bottom-up Molecular Design, Computational Mechanics, and Electrical Engineering, Thintronics is unifying and optimizing the high-speed interconnect insulator, from silicon-to-system, enabling the highest data rates at the lowest power.

Thintronics is a start-up company located in Berkeley, CA. We are a team of chemists, materials scientists, and engineers shaping the future of data and devices. We offer an exciting start-up environment at the interface of R&D, machine learning-aided product design, manufacturing, and rapid market implementation.

Job Role – Who We Want

Thintronics is looking for an industrious Process/Chemical Engineer to take ownership of our film production, scale-up, and manufacturing processes. Over an 18–24 month period, we want to rapidly develop internal pilot manufacturing capabilities in two stages to expand our mixing and continuous coating expertise.

In the first stage (< 6 months), we expect you to move quickly to establish our lab-scale coating line, selecting and installing mixing and dispensing equipment, in our new Alameda facility. Subsequently in the second stage, you will be leading or working with the facilities and operations team to design, procure, and install a pilot coating line for Thintronics’ film production capable of 1M sqft/month. Throughout, you will be expected to interface regularly with the product development team, devising new analytical methods to ensure proper component dispersion as needed.

We are seeking entrepreneurial people because here – your impact matters. We want individuals who aren’t afraid of hard work and new challenges; possess a “can-do” attitude; and can work independently as well as collaboratively. If you are interested in developing paradigm-changing materials and working towards breakthrough innovations, then this is the place for you.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D., M.S, or B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, plus 2+ years of relevant industry experience

You are good at building and fixing equipment

Able to evaluate, select, and manage a lab-coating operation

Must be able to move up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with film coating processes, especially continuous methods and slot-die coating

Experience procuring and retrofitting mixing tanks

Experience with mixing and dispensing systems

Familiarity with varnish dispensing systems that ensure homogenous varnish delivery to the coating unit

Able to devise analytical techniques to evaluate coating quality and correlate to processing and formulation variables

Familiarity with statistical-based DOE planning

Six Sigma certification

Able to lead projects or project work-streams, develop and test hypotheses, and solve complex problems with minimal direction

Rigorous attention to detail with experimental design, execution, and recordkeeping Strong analytical, organizational, teamwork, and time management skills

Able to juggle multiple tasks efficiently

Preference will go to local candidates in the Bay Area

Compensation/Benefits:

Competitive Bay Area salary

100% employee coverage for Health/Vision/Dental InsuranceUnlimited PTO policy +10 Company Holidays

Equity/Stock Options

Position level will depend on overall qualifications and years of experience.

We are willing to support the right candidate for H1B, O1 or another visa if necessary for this role.