Principal Materials Engineer, PVD

The role

You will define and lead the long-term technical strategy for core surface technologies. This includes PVD/CVD, metal surface treatments, thin films, and inorganic coating materials for Oura hardware products.

What you will do

• Define and drive the multi-year technology and strategy roadmap for advanced materials and coatings.
• Serve as the company-wide Subject Matter Expert in PVD process development and thin-film characterization.
• Architect and establish scalable material selection frameworks and deposition process standards.
• Provide strategic alignment across Product Design, Industrial Design, and Operations.
• Define standardized materials testing and coupons to characterize materials.
• Work with external vendors and strategic partners to evaluate materials and qualify processes.
• Collaborate with Reliability and Regulatory teams to ensure material compliance.
• Identify and mitigate material risks across the product lifecycle.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience specialized in PVD/CVD coatings, vacuum deposition, and advanced metal surface treatments.
• Track record of technical leadership in taking complex material architectures from research into high-volume consumer electronics, wearables, or medical devices.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 13 paid holidays
• 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave

About the company

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