Staff Materials Engineer

Twelve is a new kind of chemical company built for the climate era. Our breakthrough technology eliminates emissions by turning CO2 into essential products. We are a team of scientists, engineers and problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally shift the way the world addresses climate change and lead the transition to a fossil free future with our carbon transformation technology.

The Materials Engineering team within the CO2 Electrolyzer department is responsible for driving innovation in materials solutions needed for our technology. We're seeking a hands-on materials characterization expert focusing on the electrolyzer components and their interfaces (including but not limited to porous media, structural sealants, conductive metal parts). You will work with cross-functional teams to improve our existing electrolyzer technology as well as develop our next-generation electrolyzer product.

What you will do

• Lead hands-on materials characterization and durability testing to establish actionable understanding on degradation mechanisms of critical reactor components towards technological innovation.
• Work with cross functional teams to define material specifications for reactor components (incl. downselection of materials and compatibility testing).
• Support the quality and process development team’s efforts to ensure component reliability in the product life cycle.
• Author technical reports, support drafting of government grant proposals and progress reports, and present technical results to internal and external audiences.
• Provide mentorship to junior members on the technical teams.

Who you are

• B.S. in Material Science or a related field plus 3+ years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in solving problems in electrochemical systems by leveraging characterization method and experimental design to identify and solve failure modes in material due to mechanical, chemical, or other environmental stresses.
• Expert in understanding of the structure, mechanical behavior, and electrical properties of materials from fundamentals developed from years of study and industry experience
• Have extensive hands-on competence with at least three of the following: mechanical testing, conductivity measurement, material composition analysis, porosity and density characterization.
• Proficient in statistical data analysis, skilled at effective data visualization, and basic coding/scripting capabilities.
• Clear communicator with strong prioritization skills to drive and support cross-team collaboration.

Twelve Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid sick days and vacation
• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience
• Diverse and inclusive work environment

At Twelve, it's important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements, Twelve conducts exhaustive research to understand compensation markets. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $164,000 - $205,000

Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidate's diverse sets of skill levels.

We believe that the unique contributions of each individual is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

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Twelve is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified applicants, and complies with federal and state disability laws. As part of this commitment, Twelve will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent team by email at [email protected].