MetOx International Futures Invitational - Engineering & Innovation (R&D, Process, Equipment, Mechanical, Data Science, Controls)

About the role

The Second Annual MetOx International Futures Invitational is an application‑only, invitation‑only, two‑day technical and recruiting experience for PhD and Master's candidates. It will be held January 26–27, 2027 at MetOx International’s Houston headquarters. Participants will tour the facility and advanced manufacturing operations, present their thesis, capstone, or other technical research to MetOx leadership, interview for full‑time, Houston‑based roles across the technical organization, engage with leaders and teams scaling HTS technology from R&D to high‑volume manufacturing, and connect with other outstanding graduate researchers from leading programs nationwide. Selected participants will be considered for full‑time opportunities in areas such as Thin‑Film Process Development, Deposition Equipment Engineering & Fluid Modeling, Materials Characterization, Electrochemical Polishing & Surface Engineering, Process Integration & Advanced Manufacturing, Controls Engineering & Process Automation, and Data Science & Manufacturing Analytics. Applications must be submitted by November 20, 2026; applicants should upload a resume and a brief statement (one page or less) describing their interest in attending, how their research connects to MetOx’s challenges, and the impact they hope to make. The invitation covers all expenses (travel, lodging, meals) for the event.

Requirements

You are a newly minted or soon‑to‑be PhD or Master's graduate seeking to apply technical expertise to complex, real‑world challenges in advanced manufacturing. Your background may include materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plasma or thermal processes, thin‑film deposition, equipment design, controls and automation, data science, or advanced manufacturing. We are also interested in candidates from adjacent technology fields such as the semiconductor industry whose experience can translate to the challenges of scaling superconducting technology.

Skills

• Materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plasma or thermal processes, thin‑film deposition, equipment design, controls and automation, data science, advanced manufacturing.
• Experience with MOCVD, PVD, CVD, ALD, or related deposition technologies is highly relevant.
• Background in semiconductor industry or adjacent fields that translate to scaling superconducting technology.

Benefits

• All‑expenses‑paid invitation to Houston for the January 26–27, 2027 event (travel, lodging, meals covered).

Schedule

January 26–27, 2027 at MetOx International Headquarters, Houston, Texas.