Job Location: Irvine, California (US)
About H2MOF
H2MOF is on a mission to combat climate change by revolutionizing hydrogen storage. We are addressing the most critical challenge in the hydrogen economy — safe and efficient hydrogen storage — through advanced reticular materials and system integration.
At H2MOF, you’ll be part of a pioneering team driving innovation in clean energy. We offer a collaborative work environment, innovative research opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the future of sustainable energy. Join us in building the future of clean energy.
Position Overview
We are looking for an energetic Materials & Process Engineer to lead the research, development, optimization and scale-up processes for integrating reticular materials into hydrogen storage and separation systems. This role involves hands-on experimental work, process design & implementation, reticular-material packaging and system testing in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Research, develop and scale up processes for handling and packaging reticular materials.
- Design tools, fixtures, and workflows to improve process efficiency and repeatability.
- Operate and maintain hydrogen systems testing lab equipment, including gas sorption analyzers.
- Independently conduct long-duration experiments for surface area and pore size analysis, and to
collect pressure-composition-temperature (PCT/PCI) isotherms, kinetics, and cycle-life data. - Help with safety and risk assessments including HAZOP and HAZID studies.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the lab environment.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of chemists, material scientists, mechanical engineers, and system integrators.
Essential Qualifications
- Master’s degree in materials science or chemical engineering; Ph.D. is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of industry experience in materials & process engineering.
- Strong background in nanomaterials process research, optimization, and scale-up.
- Comfortable with extended lab work and material processing.
- Experience with glove-box operations, high-pressure gas systems and hydrogen.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting, experimental documentation and technical reporting.
- Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
How to Apply
- By Email: Send your cover letter and resume to HR@h2mof.com and include the Job ID/Job Title in the subject.
- On LinkedIn: Visit our LinkedIn page to follow us and use the “easy apply” function and submit a cover letter and your resume in one file.