Principal Metallurgist

Description

• Serve as the alloy materials & process lead for metallic material selection, deformation and deposition processes for metal alloys
• Provide process and design guidelines for metal electrodeposition, rolling, cladding, alloy deformation or electroforming into sub-10-micron thickness
• Support Quantumscape production team through non-conformance dispositions, failure analysis, root cause investigations, and correct recommendations
• Conduct research to support innovation. Lead and influence cross-functional peers with analyses and conclusions
• Author & support material & process specifications, test plans, test reports, and design guides

Requirements

This position is required to work at QS or Vendor’s onsite 5 days per week to meet the minimum essential duties and requirements of this position. As an on-site R&D and manufacturing operations organization, in-person face to face interaction is essential to building authentic relationships, trust, teamwork, and collaboration.

What we need: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Metallurgist to join our team. The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in metallic materials, coatings, deposition and surface finishes. The metallurgist will be responsible for thin film alloy materials selection, process development, failure analysis, and quality control, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and third-party teams.

• Requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years with a Master's degree; or PhD degree with 3 years industry experience.
• Work is performed in a dry room, fume hood, lab area, or glovebox requiring the use of fine motor skills
• Strong knowledge of alloy mechanical properties vs. temperature, such as thermal expansion of coefficients, creep, modulus and strength etc.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• FEA or mechanical modeling
• Experience developing test plans, specifications, and qualifications of alloy materials and formation including roll anneal and electrodeposition processes
• Background in metallurgy, fracture mechanics, failure analysis techniques and non-destructive testing methods
• Strong knowledge of thin sheet high temperature alloys, their usage and application, including machining and forming processes, and heat treatment
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Reaching and twisting motions with hands
• Experience working with a supplier to develop a thin film alloy component from concept to production

Benefits

Expected salary range for this role is from $ 160,700 to $217,000, and a final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience and educational background. QuantumScape also offers an annual bonus and a generous RSU/Equity package as part of its compensation plan. In addition, we do offer a tremendous benefits plan including employee paid health care, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and other benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance