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Materials Scientist | EAG Laboratories

Eurofins Scientific

Eurofins Scientific

Milpitas, CA, USA
USD 110k-125k / year
Posted on Sep 16, 2025

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in analytical testing, operating over 950 labs in 60 countries with 65,000 employees. EAG Laboratories, part of Eurofins, offers advanced services in analytical chemistry, microscopy, surface analysis, and engineering sciences—including failure analysis, product reliability, and ATE testing. We support clients across the product lifecycle, from R&D to manufacturing. Serving diverse industries, EAG delivers expert insights and tailored solutions. Our engineers and scientists collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver actionable results. We foster a growth mindset, empowering individuals to drive success while meeting evolving technological and business needs.

Job Description

EAG has an exciting opportunity for a Materials Scientist to join the dynamic Dual Beam Analysis team.

Primary function includes metrology analysis, physical failure analysis and TEM sample preparation of lamella for imaging of client samples using Dual Beam FIB tools. The successful candidate will work as a part of a team and be expected to rapidly gain a working knowledge of many analytical techniques.

In this role, you will perform hands-on analysis of advanced materials and electronic devices, support client-driven research and development programs, and provide data that drives critical design and manufacturing decisions. This is a highly visible, customer-facing role that requires technical excellence, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of industries including semiconductors, electronics, energy storage, and advanced materials, and to grow as a recognized expert in Dual Beam analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality TEM lamella using Dual Beam FIB techniques for advanced imaging and characterization.
• Perform metrology and physical failure analysis to support client requests across a wide range of materials and devices.
• Operate and maintain Dual Beam FIB instruments, ensuring accurate and reproducible data collection.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to interpret data, troubleshoot issues, and deliver actionable results.
• Document findings in clear, concise technical reports and communicate results effectively to clients.
• Contribute to process improvements, method development, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, *5:00PM - 2:00AM *(+10% shift differential will apply)

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field or equivalent industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience with focused ion beam (FIB), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), or transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is strongly preferred.
  • In depth knowledge of electron microscopy, semiconductor device physics and failure analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on complex materials challenges.

This position works with companies that deal with defense-related activities and is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All considered applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR:

  1. U.S. Citizen
  2. U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”)
  3. Political Asylee or Refugee

What would set you apart:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective client interaction and reporting.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality results under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills (written/presentation) with clients and internal teams.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office or laboratory to access file cabinets, machinery, equipment etc.
  • Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time
  • Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
  • Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.

Additional Information

*Compensation Range: $110,000 - $125,000 base salary. (Salary is commensurate with experience and degree of technical expertise. *Additional evening shift differential will apply.)

What It’s Like to Work Here:

  • Teamwork: experience what it's like to be part of the Eurofins-EAG family. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey working with us.
  • Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
  • Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:

✓ 401k Company Matching

✓ Wellness Program

✓ Volunteer Time off

✓ Education Assistance

✓ Fitness Reimbursement

✓ …and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status.

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Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.