Process Development Engineer

Ventiva is pioneering the next generation of thermal management, delivering air intelligence for electronic devices. Our breakthrough Ionic Cooling Engine (ICE®) technology provides efficient, silent cooling without fans—eliminating noise, vibration, and dust while enabling sleek, high-performance designs that traditional solutions simply can’t support. We are empowering OEMs and ODMs to break free from the conventional design constraints of the computing platforms used to tap into the AI infrastructure, from edge devices to enterprise hardware.

Ventiva solutions are unlocking new possibilities for electronics, enabling compute-intensive systems that are lightweight, quiet, and uncompromising in performance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values authenticity and bold thinking, and want to have an impact on the future of electronics, Ventiva is the place to do it.

Process Development Engineer, Fremont California

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Process Development Engineer to join our hardware development team focused on realizing next-generation laptops and smartphones. In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying materials and processes for applying thin catalytic coatings necessary for successful integration of Ventiva’s unique air moving devices. You will work hands-on to screen materials and evaluate various thin-film deposition processes that satisfy Ventiva’s requirements. You will also work closely with external suppliers and Ventiva’s contract manufacturer to establish an effective and manufacturable solution. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Test catalytic materials for efficacy of ozone destruction
• Collaborate with catalyst material suppliers to fine-tune and optimize performance for Ventiva’s application
• Investigate various processes for deposition of catalyst materials on Ventiva’s product
• Perform laboratory testing to evaluate material and process configurations
• Collect and analyze data, and report findings
• Work with analytical laboratories to fully characterize coatings
• Identify and guide external suppliers to scale up the catalyst deposition for mass production

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical engineering, material science, chemistry or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in process development showing strong familiarity with DOE and data analysis for process optimization
• Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition processes, especially atmospheric pressure wet and dry processes
• Must be hands-on in the lab to perform testing and characterization tasks
• Must have experience identifying and working with material and process suppliers for scale-up to mass production

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with catalytic materials and processes, especially related to ozone destruction
• Experience with dip coating, spray coating, or electrostatic deposition processes
• Knowledge of gas-phase reactions related to high energy processes such as plasma

Salary Range:  $180,000 - $220,000

Ventiva, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.