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Polymer & materials science hiring snapshot · last 5 months

1Open role

$205–260KSalary range

0.6Roles / month

100%H-1B signals

BachelorTypical degree

Open role (1)

Principal Advanced Packaging Engineer San Jose, CA· $205k – $260k

Degree requirements

Master 33%

Bachelor 67%

Top material classes

Electronic materials 100%

Composites 33%

Thermosets 33%

Most-requested techniques

DFM checks 33%

RF testing 33%

SPICE modeling 33%

process correlation 33%

SRAM characterization 33%

silicon data analysis 33%

analog/mixed signal testing 33%

failure analysis 33%

Role mix

R&D / Research 67%

Process Engineering 33%

Where they hire

CA 100%

Industries

Semiconductor 100%

Work arrangement

100%On-site

Visa & eligibility signals

YesH-1B filing history

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Posting volume · last 5 months

Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26

3 roles posted across 5 months, averaging 0.6/month.