Staff Materials Engineer, PVD
Core
Lead the development and advancement of material technologies for metal surface treatments, PVD/CVD, platings, and novel inorganic coatings to ensure performance, reliability, and premium user experience for Oura Ring hardware.
Role type
Staff Materials Engineer (PVD/CVD & Surface Treatments)
Builds
High-volume manufacturing of consumer electronics and wearables (smart rings)
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearables / Materials Science / Surface Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Materials engineering (PVD/CVD, metal surface treatments), R&D and materials selection, process development for high-volume manufacturing, materials characterization, surface chemistry, vendor management, reliability testing, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (MS/PhD), biocompatibility knowledge, sustainability-focused material development
Technologies
PVD, CVD, plating processes, materials testing equipment
Responsibilities
Manage roadmap for materials engineering across metal surface treatments and emerging technologies; Drive R&D and materials selection balancing form factor, performance, biocompatibility, and manufacturability; Establish and optimize material and bonding processes for high-volume manufacturing; Partner with PD, ID, and Ops teams to integrate materials solutions early; Define standardized materials testing and coupons; Work with external vendors to evaluate and qualify new materials and coatings; Oversee materials validation, characterization, and reliability testing methodologies; Collaborate with Reliability and Regulatory teams for compliance; Identify and mitigate material risks across the product lifecycle
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership