Job Details

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 Alameda, 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 a detail-oriented and enthusiastic research associate to join our R&D Analytical team. This role focuses on physical characterization of samples, including thermal, mechanical, adhesive, and dielectric property measurements. In this position, you will help deepen our understanding of the core Thintronics technology and develop our product pipeline.

As part of a start-up team, you will wear many hats. We are looking for someone with a "can-do" attitude, who is excited about the opportunity to explore/develop a broad range of practical skills and loves hands-on work in the lab (= 80% of time). Hard work and dedication will be rewarded with fast career advancement opportunities. Roles and responsibilities are collaborative both within the Analytical Team and cross-functionally across the company. Specific duties may evolve based on the needs of our quickly growing company as well as your skillset/interests.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• Previous laboratory experience (e.g., internship)
• Must be able to move up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• 1–5 years of relevant industry/start-up experience
• Experience with polymer/composite formulation and/or thin film fabrication
• Experience operating or maintaining analytical instruments including TGA, DMA, TMA, DSC, rheometer, FTIR, SEM, laser confocal microscope (Keyence), universal testing systems, peel testers, split post dielectric resonator
• Rigorous attention to detail with experimental design, execution, and recordkeeping
• Interest in developing new test methods
• Strong analytical, organizational, teamwork, and time management skills
• Written and verbal ability to convey technical information
• Basic ability to code (e.g., Python) and ability to analyze large data sets
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently and connect to the bigger picture
• Preference will go to local candidates

Level of research associate will depend on overall qualifications, years of experience, and technical assessment during interview process.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive Bay Area salary
• 100% employee coverage for Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Unlimited PTO policy + Company Holidays
• Equity/Stock Options

Interested Candidates: Please submit your resume and a 1-page cover letter that details your interest in the company in addition to why you would be a strong fit via email to:

...@thintronics.com