Staff Materials Engineer, PVD

About the role

The Staff Materials Engineer will lead the development and advancement of material technologies that are core to the Oura product experience. This role will focus on driving innovation and execution across metal surface treatments, PVD/CVD, platings, and other novel inorganic coating materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage a roadmap for materials engineering across metal surface treatments, PVD/CVD, platings and emerging technologies.
• Drive R&D and materials selection efforts for current and next-generation products, balancing form factor, performance, biocompatibility, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Establish and optimize material and bonding processes for high-volume manufacturing.
• Partner with Product Design, Industrial Design, and Operations teams to understand needs and integrate materials solutions early in the product development lifecycle.
• Define standardized materials testing and coupons to characterize new and existing materials within the area of expertise.
• Work with external vendors and strategic partners to evaluate new materials and coatings, qualify processes, and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Define and oversee materials validation, characterization, and reliability testing methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with Reliability and Regulatory teams to ensure material compliance and performance in real-world use conditions.
• Identify and mitigate material risks across the product lifecycle, from prototype to production and field usage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in materials engineering of PVD/CVD and metal surface treatments.
• Proven experience developing materials and processes for consumer electronics, medical devices, or wearables.
• Strong background in materials characterization, surface chemistry, and process development.
• Strong global connections and experience working with contract manufacturers and materials suppliers across Asia and globally.

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with biocompatibility and regulatory requirements for skin-contact products.
• Background in sustainability-focused material development.

Skills

• Technical strength in materials engineering.
• Ability to manage and execute materials engineering projects.
• Knowledge of consumer electronics, medical devices, or wearables industry.
• Experience with PVD/CVD and metal surface treatments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health. What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and equity packages.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources.
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family.
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off.
• Paid sick leave and parental leave.

Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.