Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings)

zoox· Vehicle Integration Engineering
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📍 Foster City, CAFull time💰 USD 187K–225K

About this role

We are seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to lead failure analysis, metallurgical investigation, and root-cause corrective action for our Materials & Failure Analysis team. This is a senior, independent contributor role for someone who owns investigations end-to-end; from initial part triage through mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, and cross-functional resolution with Design, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality. The ideal candidate has deep expertise across metals and metal manufacturing processes; forming, stamping, and castings, and is comfortable authoring the specifications that govern them, working at the microscope, running mechanical tests in the lab, and presenting findings to program leadership.

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What is the salary for the Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) role at zoox?
The listed salary for this Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) position at zoox is USD 187K–225K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) position at zoox located?
This Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) role at zoox is based in Foster City, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) role at zoox full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) role in the Vehicle Integration Engineering department at zoox.
Which team or department does the Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) at zoox belong to?
This Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) position is part of the Vehicle Integration Engineering department at zoox. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) job at zoox posted?
This Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings) position at zoox was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings)
zoox · 💰 USD 187K–225K
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